CNC Machining Center Operator-Setup

General Job Summary:

This position involves all phases of the machining center operation, including tool building, repair, set-up and operation to complete sheet metal production per work instructions/blueprint specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Refers to production control document/blueprint for job specifics.
• Builds and repairs tools per job specifications.
• Sets up machine to run jobs.
• Installs and removes required tools for jobs.
• Loads sheet metal on machine.
• Runs program and observes operation.
• May make minor adjustments in computer programs as necessary.
• Unloads finished pieces and inspects per specifications of job.
• De-burrs and buffs pieces as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5-7 years related experience or training.

One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

Ability to use computer for operation purposes as well as understand use of CNC machine controller.

Other Requirements:

The ability to use calipers and micrometers, hand jacks and grinders. Ability to read blueprints. Knowledge of CNC. Ability to program is a plus.

Language Skills:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; maneuver through the office and factory; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; grasping and twisting; talk or hear; lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform within the described work environment.

While performing the duties of this job the Associate is regularly exposed to extreme heat; extreme cold; wet and/or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.