Job Description
Job Description
CNC Machine Operator
Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Monday - Friday; 6am - 2:30pm OR 2:30pm - 11pm
COMPENSATION: $24 to $36 per hour DOE. Higher range for proven CNC programming experience.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Referral bonus program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all Machinist Grade Two tasks with mastery; independently set up, run, and prove out jobs on CNC mills and lathes.
- Take on, troubleshoot, and optimize the most difficult jobs, including first articles and short run R and D work.
- Program CNC equipment from prints and models; create, edit, and optimize programs at the control and offline as available.
- Research and trial improved tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds, and methods to reduce cycle time and increase tool life.
- Design and implement new fixtures; create quality plans, work instructions, and training content for new projects.
- Verify parts using appropriate metrology; document results to quality plan requirements.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation; follow 5S and EHS standards.
- Perform other duties within Operations as assigned by Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED and 10 or more years of CNC machining experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands on training.
- Ability to write and edit CNC programs and to resolve issues at the machine.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing software tools; ability to learn company specific systems quickly.
- Cross functional communication skills; able to partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling proprietary or customer sensitive information.
- Consistent attention to detail; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with multiple competing tasks.
PREFERRED
- Experience designing fixtures and drafting basic setup sheets or quality plans.
- Exposure to common CNC controls and CAM systems such as Fanuc or Haas controls and Mastercam or GibbsCAM.
- Familiarity with ISO or AS quality environments and first article processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequent bending, reaching, walking, and standing; intermittent periods of sitting.
- Ability to lift and move materials and tooling as the job requires, using proper ergonomics and aids.
- Production floor environment with standard PPE requirements.