Job Title: CNC Machine Operator
Summary: Entry Level Position. Operates CNC Milling and Lathe Machines, performing
complex machining operations.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read and understand Blueprints and Routers/Travelers
• Ability to understand Geometrical Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T)
• Excellent communication and basic math skills
• Knowledge of proper use and interpretation of measuring tools and gauges
• Knowledge of proper operation of CNC Control Panels (i.e. Fanuc, Haas, Mazak)
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and
enthusiasm
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to perform physical labor as necessary
• Self-Motivated and Positive Attitude
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs
Competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem
solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and
development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to
increase productivity; Works quickly and efficiently.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities
are covered when absent.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to direction; Takes responsibilities for own
actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to overtime when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies Supervisor with alternative.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilizes various types of manual, numerically controlled and computer numerically
controlled machine shop equipment (Mill and Lathe) to perform machining operations on
materials including, but not limited to steel, aluminum, titanium and plastics.
• Works from and in accordance with specifications and design criteria including but not
limited to verbal instructions, drawings and blueprints; performs standard shop
computations relating to dimensions of work and tooling, speeds and feeds of machines.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments; maintains accurate dimensional
tolerances based upon drawings.
• Operates a variety of machines, including but not limited to lathes and mills, to perform
machining operations and ensure the proper utilization of equipment and material.
• Fabricates complicated parts having many interrelated, compound angles, and irregular
surfaces.
• Improvises production aides as necessary to facilitate operations.
• Reworks and calibrates production parts or assemblies and machine tooling as required;
checks each component for accuracy as they come off of the machine.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of industry, machinery and techniques.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety requirements and considerations.
• Provides all required reports and/or correspondence.
• Performs other related duties and assigned by Supervisor.
Machine Operator w/ 1-Year of Experience Job Description:
• The individuals should possess the ability, aptitude, and desire to succeed in a participative
team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivational qualities
• Has a receptive attitude toward innovative/non-traditional manufacturing concepts
• Operate and set up CNC machine tools
• Utilize gages and test equipment to ensure part quality
• Blue print/engineering drawing interpretation
• Respect and follow safety rules and work practices
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials,
specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and
machining parameters.
• Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Anticipates needed stock.
• Programs machines by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points
• Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches
• Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks,
tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to
standards
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning,
facing, clearing and fluting operations
• Take measurements
• Detecting malfunctions
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Competencies
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe
conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Process Improvement
Education and/or Experience
• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to
effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,
clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but
uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few
concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Physical Demands -
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to
stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 30 pounds and on rare occasions up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Work near moving mechanical parts. While performing
the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.