CNC Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Summary
A CNC Technician sets up and operates metal-cutting machinery to build tools and parts of various machinery. Their duties include studying blueprints and creating the design, cutting metal and manipulating it to build the project, and performing regular maintenance on their machinery.
 

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Loads raw materials

·       Understand process improvement, component identification, material identification and inventory awareness

·       Reduce lead times by following Preset & Set-up processes

·       May set-up, operate, and maintain drill press, and turret lathe

·       Work from production orders to perform designated operations

·       Process all necessary adjustments to machines

·       Follow work order, blueprint and standard instructions during machine set up

·       Change collets, tool inserts, tool blocks and tool holders

·       Perform basic level maintenance on machines as directed

·       Enter programs for pre-programmed parts

·       Maintain safe work environment by following company safety procedures

·       Monitors controls and adjustments, providing adjustments to programs

·       Studies work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters

·       Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging and measurements. Performs basic preventive maintenance
 

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills
Required:

·       High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency 

·       Requires at least 1-year related experience

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·       Requires understanding of basic program concepts and computer literacy 

·       Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance 

·       Must be able to read, write and perform fractional math calculations and measure both linear and angular attributes 

·       Must know how to read blueprints and be able to read and interpret shop orders, diagrams and equipment instructions. Frequently moves objects up to 50 pounds 
 

Core Job Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following job competencies:

·       Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.

·       Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.

·       Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions.

·       Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised.

·       Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies

·       Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.

·       Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
 

License/Certification
Preferred: N/A
 

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements
·       Must be able to walk on concrete floor from 8 hours a day depending on production needs, with occasional overtime

·       Heavy or constant visual attention that is required when performing job 

·       Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from   one level to another, including upward pulling 

·       Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands 

·       Heavy or constant visual attention that is required when performing job

Equipment or Machines Routinely Used in This Position
·       N/A