Job Summary
CNC machine operator capable of working well as a part of a team. With demonstrable understanding of CNC machinery, cutter lifetimes, and material parameters, capable of operating lathes and or mills as well as loading and unloading from work holding. Must be able to stand 8 hours a day and lift 50lbs un-assisted as well as adhering to strict process documentation and quality documentation.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Required experience with any of the following: HAAS, Heidenhain, Mazak Mazatrol, Fanuc, Fadal 88HS, or Okuma OSP.
Knowledge
Metrology ? Display understating of precision measuring equipment of various types, calipers, gauges, scales, and interferometers.
Machinery- Basic operational knowledge of CNC machinery, either mills or lathes.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and maintenance.
Communication Skills - Demonstrate ability communicate effectively through documentation and interpersonally.
Skills
Basic Skills
- Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Taking active steps to document anything that may be necessary for job function.
- Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.
Technical Skills
- Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment as specified by maintenance scheduling.
- Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Ability to load and store programs off controllers when requested to do so in a timely and specified manner.
- Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Operation Verification ? Ability to work with programming and supervision when verifying a new program or process.
- Setups ? Ability to setup previously verified jobs in accordance to manufacturing documentation and operate machine upon completion of setup. Included within setups is the ability to utilize touch setters and manually setting tools on turrets, chains or carousels, when required.
- Code ? Must have a foundational understating of G-code and M-codes with an ability to demonstrate the basic G-code functions as well as required understanding of work coordinate systems and data tables.
- Fork Truck ? Ability to operate a fork truck or lift in narrow environment in a safe manner.
- Blueprint ? Ability to understand blueprints for parts and assemblies, GD&T a plus but not required.
- Metrology ? Demonstrates ability to measure dimensions per part print using a variety of measuring tools. Understands fractional dimensions and decimal tolerances down to the ten thousandth of an inch.
Primary Job Duties
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
- Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
- Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
- Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
- Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
- Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
Tools and Technology
Manufacturing equipment: Grinders, belt sanders, drill presses, horizontal band saws, drum vacuums, lift trucks, overhead hoists, manual mills, manual lathes, cnc lathes, cnc mills.
Metrology Equipment: O.D. Micrometers, I.D. Micrometers, Dial Calipers, Vernier Calipers, Digital Calipers, Depth Micrometers. TESA-Hite, FARO Probe, and Laser Trackers.
Data Management: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ?at will? relationship.
