Position Title: CNC Operator
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Supervises: None
Classification: Hourly, Union, Non-exempt
Essential Responsibilities:
The statements below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee for this position.
- Uploads/Downloads programs in between machine control console and DNC database
- Assists in proving out new programs and part production as necessary
- Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and part on CNC lathes and/or mills to perform various functions such as turning, drilling, milling, reaming, and boring of parts according to setup sheet instructions
- Sets machine controls to position turret or spindle in relationship to part and to control factors such as chuck pressure, cutting tool positions and offsets and coolant flow
- Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions. Operates machine manually to perform nonautomated functions or when automatic programming control malfunctions
- Changes cutting tools according to processing requirements
- Records characteristics of parts being produced using precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to drawing specifications May chart process data and adjust tool offsets for wear based on data, or provide feedback on process capability based on results at work center
- Operates CMM equipment for measurement of part characteristics
- Moves production material as required using cranes, powered industrial trucks or other means
- Reports machine control errors to supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems
- Cleans machine, tooling, and parts as necessary
- Performs daily and weekly machine maintenance as necessary
- Data collects setup and run time information for jobs
- Provides process improvement feedback and reports non-conforming conditions to the Company
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements:
To perform this position successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Two-year Technical Degree, or three years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Blueprint reading including a thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Understands operational functions of Fanuc series controls
- Can accurately measure parts using inspection tools such as but not limited to calipers, micrometers, bore, thread and height gages
Working Conditions:
This position is full-time. Days and hours of work are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Occasional flexibility to work an alternate schedule may be necessary for business demands. The position mainly operates in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to production equipment and machinery. The setting may be busy and noisy and with exposure to dust, fumes and gases. Personal protective equipment is provided by the Company.
Physical Demands:
While performing the job duties of this job, the employee will spend most of his/her time standing and walking and will be required to regularly see, talk and hear. The employee is required to do the following:
- Lift 10-20 lbs (occasionally)
- Lift 21-50 lbs (frequently)
- Carry 10 lbs (occasionally)
- Carry 11-20 lbs (frequently)
- Carry 21-50 lbs (occasionally)
- Bend (occasionally)
- Squat (occasionally)
- Reach above shoulder level (occasionally)
Weldaloy Products Company provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, or arrest record in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.