Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Selection, Establish Priorities, Exceeded Sales Goal, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Management, Team Player
CNC Horizontal Mill Operator
A day in this role
You begin with safety checks and PPE, then bring a CNC horizontal mill online—verifying tooling, workholding, and programs. Throughout the shift, you tune spindle speeds, feed rates, and material flow to keep quality high and throughput steady, producing precise horizontal-milled features that feed our assembly operations. You’ll prioritize work so the right parts are ready when production needs them.
What you’ll do
- Work safely at all times, wear required PPE, and keep your area organized and clean.
- Prioritize and stage jobs to meet production demand—sort by material and part number, sequence operations, and pull/return stock as needed.
- Set up and run the CNC horizontal mill; install/change tools and select the correct machine programs to ensure quality and productivity.
- Load and unload material securely and efficiently; oversee machining and any related punching operations.
- Produce parts with horizontal-milled features for downstream assembly.
- Follow manufacturing inventory-control procedures and complete any required documentation.
- Assist with preventive maintenance using proper lockout/tagout practices.
- Cross-train on additional manufacturing tasks and provide backup support where needed.
- Hit or exceed company productivity targets and record uptime/downtime accurately.
- Perform other tasks assigned by your supervisor as needed.
About you
- 2–5 years of experience operating a CNC horizontal mill or comparable equipment in a manufacturing setting; exposure to Elumatec or Emmegi is a plus.
- Foundational knowledge of G-code CNC programming (program selection/usage).
- Background in lean or continuous-improvement environments is advantageous.
- Comfortable using precision tools such as a tape measure and calipers.
- Capable of reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints.
- Strong attention to detail and a “Stop & Ask” mindset whenever something is unclear.
Tools & tech
How we work: our core values
- Customer Focused: Build relationships, exceed expectations, and treat customers as you would want to be treated.
- Respect: Value teammates, customers, suppliers, and our brand.
- Teamwork: Collaborate openly, communicate clearly, bring passion—and enjoy the work.
- Results Driven: Win the right way; work to standard rather than to time.
- Kaizen: Pursue continuous improvement, embrace change, never settle, and share ideas.
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits package
- Excellent growth opportunities
- Great work/life balance
Compliance
Must pass background check as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen.
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