At Collins Manufacturing Company, we build products that matter. For more than 20 years, we have supported the U.S. defense industry and commercial customers through precision manufacturing, complex assemblies, and mission-critical solutions. Our work serves the defense, aerospace, transportation, HVAC, and public works sectors - helping support the Warfighter while strengthening America's industrial base.
As a Woman-Owned Small Business and recent recipient of Georgia's Small Business Person of the Year recognition, we are proud of our reputation for quality, innovation, and customer commitment. More importantly, we are proud of our people.
We offer a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees are valued, challenged, and given opportunities to grow. As we continue to expand, we are looking for talented individuals who want to build their careers with a company that is investing in its future. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we invite you to join our team.
CNC Machine Operator Position
The objective for the CNC Machine Operator is to consistently produce quality parts through set-up, verification, and operation of a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
CMC Expectations of a Successful Machine Operator:
- Set-up machines independently to run assigned programs.
- Input control instruction into machine.
- Break-down machine tooling independently, and return usable tools to their assigned locations.
- Independently run assigned programs on both CNC lathes and mills.
- Read and understand blueprints, drawings, and programs.
- Use, read, and understand inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, etc.) to ensure quality parts.
- Consistently produce quality parts through in-process inspection.
- Troubleshoot and provide problem solving ideas when production issues arise.
- Report in a timely manner any relevant information (machine error, poor quality, maintenance/safety issues, etc.) to the Production Supervisor and/or Project Manager.
- Accurately document work on the production work order, and note any changes and/or recommendations that are needed for future runs.
- Consistently and accurately clock in and out, record total quantity, and scrap of production work orders using the MieTrak kiosk.
- Follow Preventive Maintenance procedures, and assist when required.
- Follow and support CMC safety requirements, such as wearing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow all company policies, for example, Quality, Safety, and Employee Manuals. Ready to work from the start of the shift until the end.
Skills of CNC Machine Operator:
Math Skills: Good math skills will help machine operators understand complex instructions, how plans work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
Problem Solving Skills: Machine operators will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
Attention to Detail: Machine operators will work with precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Acute attention to detail is required.
Mechanical and Technical Skills: Some machines are controlled by computers and operators will need to work with CAD/CAM technology. Others are highly mechanical and operators will need to know how and why they work.
Stamina: Machine operators often work long hours doing repetitive movements.
Analytical Skills: Machine operators will need to read and understand blueprints, drawings, models and other specifications.
Preferred:
- 3-4 years of work experience as a CNC Machine Operator, or 1-2 years of work experience as a CNC Machine Operator in addition to a Machinist Technical Degree.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, and stand for long periods of time.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplementary insurance: Life, Disability, Accident, etc.
Typical start time: 6AM
Typical end time: 4:30PM
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Schedule:
Monday to Thursday 6am-4:30pm
Some Fridays required 6am-noon
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
