SUMMARY: The CNC Operator is responsible for operating one or more CNC machines (Mill, Lathe with live tooling and/or Mill Turn CNC).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: - Start machine and observe its operation to reposition work piece, or adjust machine settings for multiple or successive passes. - Experience working in an R&D environment. - Set up and edit programs. - Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments. - Maintains machine and perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on shop machines. - Troubleshoot CNC Machines. - Runs more than one machine/production process at a time. - Calculates and sets machine controls to position tools, and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed or coolant flow.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual 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 functions.
- Five years’ experience operating and setting-up CNC machines (Lathes, Mills, Mill Turn Centers) preferred - Must be able to determine production methods and sequence of operations to produce parts according to blueprints and specifications - Advanced math skills (I.e., trigonometry and advanced algebra) - Knowledge of Mastercam/Esprit a plus
EDUCATION: AA or Technical Certification or Journeyman.