CNC Operator I

Job Title: CNC Operator I
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Location: Greater Los Angeles Area
Job Classification: Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

About Us: NC Dynamics is a leading diversified fully servicing aerospace manufacturing company in the greater Los Angeles area that services the commercial aviation and defense industries and has been doing so since 1979. NC Dynamics provides customers with unparalleled service and support with experienced and skilled staff members. Customer service is our priority.

Job Functions:
The CNC Operator I supports any up to all aerospace structural component manufacturing production tasks noted below in a team environment daily, proactively, and when requested. Per company policy the CNC Operator I may occasionally support other items outside these descriptions when necessary to ensure company operational functions, especially production requirements, are met:

• Supports the simultaneous operation of multiple 3 axis and 5 axis CNC machine/milling work centers by ensuring milling cycles are proceeding continuously to support aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel cutting
• Assists with completion of setup of raw material and removal of finished machined product to maximize daily CNC machine/milling work center production hours
• Utilizes internal documentation to verify production methods are adhered to, and self double checks for setup correctness are made, also ensuring quality of parts is maintained per AS9100 standards
• Verifies cutter assembly integrity and tool life by physical review with micrometer and caliper measurements, changing out cutters when necessary
• Performs basic completed machined part geometry verification with applicable measurement instruments to ensure production parts conform to engineering requirements
• Performs basic edge break and deburring of parts to support subsequent machining operations or for safe handling on next operation sequence
• Operates forklift and overhead cranes for work holding movement and placement to, and on, CNC machine/milling work center work holding
• Keeps CNC machine/work center clean and tidy per 6S methods during idle time and reports opportunities for continuous improvement during manufacturing method production runs
• Utilizes internal job traveler / router to ensure manufacturing methods are kept up to date by logging in usage in ERP system electronically
• Ensures basic CNC work center function supported by maintaining coolant levels, cleaning filters, and emptying chip bins when necessary