CNC Operator/Cnc Mill Machinist 2Nd Shift

Safety, HS&E, and Compliance:

• Enforce company safety policies and promote a strong safety culture
• Ensure PPE usage, safety training participation, near-miss reporting, and monthly safety inspections
• Maintain OSHA and EPA compliance across assigned operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, fixture, and operate CNC milling machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to manufacture parts accurately
• Select appropriate tooling and adjust machine parameters to ensure optimal performance
• Perform routine troubleshooting and make necessary machine adjustments during production
• Measure and inspect in process and finished parts using precision gauging equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators.
• Verify product quality and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation of machining operations as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area (5S standards)
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs

Documentation & Reporting

• Record production checks, inspection results, and issues in Excel or ERP systems (Invex)
• Maintain accurate data for Recorded time to a job, traceability, scrap tracking, and production reporting
• Communicating defects, delays, or equipment concerns

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform basic material handling, including loading/unloading parts
• Clean and prepare parts after machining
• Support inventory handling and part staging as needed
• Assist with basic inspection processes and packaging of finished goods

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of CNC milling processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Solid shop math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric/imperial conversions
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Ethic

• Reliable, self-motivated, and production-driven mindset
• Takes ownership of tasks and work area

Communication & Teamwork

• Effective communication with operators, leads, and support teams
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2 years of CNC machining experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Frequent handling tools and parts
• Good vision, including close-up focus, required for inspection work

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop environment
• Exposure to moving machinery, noise, and metalworking conditions