CNC Operator

## Description

**Job Summary:**

The 2nd shift CNC Operator is responsible for operating CNC equipment, supporting setup activities, monitoring production, and verifying that machined parts meet quality, safety, and production requirements.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Produces machined parts by operating CNC equipment, supporting machine setup, monitoring production, maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Prepares for machining by reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference surfaces, machining parameters, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Checks available stock, verifies material against work orders, loads stock as required, and communicates material shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate team member.
• Follows approved CNC programs and work instructions; verifies zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, and compensation as directed; performs basic calculations as needed; and supports program prove-out under guidance.
• Sets up machines according to work instructions and machine specifications; runs first pieces as directed; supports prove-out activities; and completes production runs.
• Loads stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces while adhering to ISO and AS9100 standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing machine operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting basic process issues, adjusting controls as directed, replacing worn tools, and following 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; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Applies 5S methodologies daily to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work area.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications and Experience:**

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; one year of relevant technical school or equivalent experience preferred.
• CNC machine operation experience should include the following:
• Minimum 1-3 years of CNC machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Mazatrol experience preferred for candidates operating Mazak equipment.
• Working knowledge of blueprint reading and geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Conceptual skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance instructions; procedure manuals; common technical information and reports; and blueprints.