CNC Operator

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactively maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Load and unload mid-sized cast iron workpieces onto machine fixtures for production runs.
• Use overhead cranes to set up and load fixtures onto machines using general hand tools, scales, and tape measures.
• Start, restart, and rework programs using G&M code programming logic.
• Utilize computer systems to interact with a Palletech System for machine operation.
• Set up, change, and maintain tooling as needed for efficient production.
• Ensure machines are in good working condition through routine maintenance and checks.
• Monitor and maintain oil, lubricant, and coolant levels on a daily/weekly basis
• Perform accuracy checks using metric gauging, record results for ISO documentation, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing or completion of a Vocational School program is preferred.
• Hands-on training and experience as a CNC Machine Operator or Setup Operator in a related field is required.

Skills:

• Experience operating CNC equipment; familiarity with Palletech Systems is a plus.
• Proficient in G&M code programming.
• Skilled in setup work, including fixture setup using common hand tools, scales, and measuring tape.
• Proficient in using indicators, micrometers, and bore gauges for part inspections and setups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of the metric system.
• Experience with overhead cranes.
• Background in horizontal machining is a plus.
• Working knowledge of various types of tooling is a plus.