CNC Machine Operator I- Night Shift

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

The CNC Machine Operator I is required to secure work pieces onto holding fixtures to meet quality standards within established timelines.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes and completes work for the shift. Follows daily work schedule as established by the CNC Mill Machinist Lead and/or Director of Operations. Verifies work is completed within the appropriate timeframe and quality requirements.
• Focuses on continuous improvement in the areas of machining methods and processes. Recommends changes when appropriate.
• Confers with the Director of Operations, CNC Mill Machinist Lead and employees from other departments to confirm status of work and timelines.
• Performs all essential machining operations; interprets blueprints and related technical data.
• Operates CNC machinery, including drilling, milling, reaming, boring and threading.
• Assists Set-up Machinist in selecting and installing proper tooling; mounts, aligns and secures work pieces on holding fixtures; and maintains and changes work holding equipment.
• Assists Set-up Machinist with first piece, in process and last piece inspections to obtain training and experience in the inspection process.
• Assists Maintenance Technician in daily Preventive Maintenance on CNC Machinery.
• Ensures machine shop is clean and orderly.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision and Depth perception.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Requirements:

• At least one-year related experience in a machining environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills