CNC Mill Operator
Position Purpose:
The CNC Mill Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC milling machines to produce precision components that meet engineering specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of machining principles, blueprint reading, tooling selection, and quality control. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to independently run complex jobs, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high production and quality standards.
Essential Functions:
- Set up and operate CNC milling machines (3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis)
- Load tools, fixtures, and raw materials according to job requirements
- Interpret G-code and M-code programs and make minor program edits as needed
- Perform first-piece inspections and adjust machine offsets
- Run multiple machines efficiently while maintaining production targets
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, CAD drawings, and work instructions
- Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Conduct in-process inspections to ensure parts meet specifications
- Document inspection results and maintain quality records
- Identify defects and implement corrective actions
- Maintain compliance with ISO or other quality standards (if applicable)
- Diagnose machining issues such as tool wear, vibration, or dimensional inaccuracies
- Modify feeds, speeds, and tool paths to improve efficiency and part quality
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
- 1–3 years of CNC milling or machining experience (or equivalent training)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with multi-axis machining (4-axis or 5-axis)
- Familiarity with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360)
- Basic CNC programming or editing skills
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience (preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Time management and efficiency in a production environment
- Effective communication and teamwork
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop. Frequent twisting, turning, reaching, bending, pulling and pushing are also required. The employee must be able to handle up to 60 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
Environmental Conditions:
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, and metal materials
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift up to 40–50 lbs as needed
- Exposure to machine oils, coolants, and metal shavings
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots
Behavioral Traits:
- Attention to detail: Consistently focuses on precision and accuracy, Carefully checks measurements, tolerances, and finishes, Notices even small deviations that could impact part quality
- Strong work Ethic: Reliable and punctual with consistent performance, Takes ownership of assigned jobs and responsibilities, Maintains productivity without sacrificing quality.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Naturally interested in how machines and processes work, Eager to learn new tooling, setups, or programming techniques, Proactively looks for ways to improve processes.
- Adaptability: Adjusts to new setups, materials, or production priorities, Handles schedule changes or job shifts effectively, Open to learning new machines or software
- Quality Oriented Mindset: Takes pride in producing high-quality parts, Treats defects and rework as unacceptable outcomes, Actively looks for continuous improvement opportunities
- Team Collaboration: Communicates clearly with supervisors, programmers, and QA, Shares knowledge and supports coworkers when needed, Works toward overall production goals, not just individual output
Pay & Benefits
- Job Type: Full time
- For a full list of benefits please visit: anchorharvey.com/benefits
- This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Anchor Harvey is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Anchor Harvey is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
Anchor Harvey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Req Benefits: We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, disability insurance, a flexible spending account as well as a 401K plan.
