Machinist - CNC Operator

Title:                CNC Operator

• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge, skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications.  Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine.  It requires the handling of multiple tasks with many unexpected interruptions.  The job calls for the responsiveness and energy to work long hours and cover a wide scope without letting up on the pace.  While training in certain, specific equipment is offered, the successful candidate must be diligent in learning on their own from time to time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.
• Plans machining jobs by reviewing work orders, drawings, material specifications, etc.
• Programs mills by entering instructions including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, calculating requirements, including basic geometry, etc.
• Sets-up mills by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vices, etc.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and threading operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different request; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assumes responsibility for communication efforts, both internal to JHC and external, to ensure that all parties/stakeholders have a clear understanding as to accuracy and timeliness requirements
• Assumes responsibility for the overall safety of the work environment. Responsible for ensuring compliance with company, customer, OSHA, and other applicable standards. Perform Behavioral Safety Observations as needed. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Training/Mentoring – A few of the activities in the area of Training/Mentoring will include, but are not limited to: Assist in training/mentoring of new employees. Able to convey obtained knowledge from seminar/training sessions
• Able and willing to work on-call and off shift as required by customers or management
• Must be able to safely and effectively use basic hand tools and other shop equipment such as rotating, cutting and pressurized equipment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work overtime including some weekends. Additionally, technician may be on call in accordance with a predetermined and posted on-call schedule
• Follow John H. Carter Co., Inc. policies, procedures and methodologies

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Integrity

• Behaving ethically
• Acting fairly
• Taking responsibility

Professionalism                                                                       

• Demonstrating self-control
• Professional appearance
• Maintains a positive attitude

Initiative                                                                                     

• Persisting
• Taking initiative
• Setting challenging goals
• Working independently
• Achievement motivation

Ability to relate to authority

• Relates well to superiors, and is particularly productive with a good manager. Learns from supervisors who coach appropriately and provide the opportunity for advancement--is very coachable.  Learns through observing good managers, and is open to changes and development opportunities. 

Critical & Analytic Thinking

• Reasoning
• Mental agility

Teamwork

• Acknowledging team membership and role
• Establishing productive relationships
• Identifying with the team and its goals
• Resolving conflicts

Adaptability & Flexibility

• Employing unique analyses
• Entertaining new ideas
• Dealing with ambiguity

Reading

• Comprehension
• Attention to detail

Writing

• Organization and development

Mathematics

• Quantification
• Computation

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent. Technical Degree preferred.

Experience

• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic fabrication principles
• Minimum of 5 years in CNC operation and programing
• Extensive knowledge of CNC machining techniques and practices
• Ability to read / write basic G code functions
• Experience with HAAS CNC milling machines preferred
• 3 Years of experience with CNC software, GibbsCam preferred
• In addition to CNC machining experience, manual machining experience preferred

Communication Skills

• Verbal /Nonverbal
• Written

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of 2D & 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Become and remain proficient in all programs necessary to perform the everyday duties of this position
• Proficiency in MS Office Products is required – especially OUTLOOK, EXCEL, and WORD

Excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes ESOP retirement, health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, supplemental life, long and short term disability, and 401(k).   

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid and executed search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

If you wish to become an approved agency to assist us in our employment efforts, please submit your request to careers@johnhcarter.com