Job Description
A great metals manufacturer is looking for a committed CNC operator to join their team. They offer competitive wages and benefits. Great work-life balance and culture are something the company prides itself in.
Job Requirements:
* Reads and interprets blueprints. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
* Create product blueprints and drawings with detailed GD&T specifications for products and tooling designs.
* Ability to write and edit programs manually.
* Write programs using CAM software on a computer-based off of specifications from the Engineer Department. Program new jobs via CAM software.
* Setup and operate CNC Mills and CNC Lathes: Properly and safely select, aligns, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines as outlined in setup sheets. Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling. Uses gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements. Drilling, boring, tapping, broaching, keyways, threading, and grinding.
* Maintain strict tolerances of within .0005 plus or minus.
* Plan machine operations and production goals, accounting for work orders, materials on hand, specifications, and machining parameters.
* Effective utilization of speeds and feeds to get the max life from tools while making quality parts.
* Detect defects and check for adherence to blueprint specifications. Reports defective materials, tooling, equipment, or questionable conditions to management.
* Closely monitor machines to prevent malfunctions or waste.
* Prepares production reports, including tracking resources and expenses.
* Ability to design jigs, fixtures, multi-part holdings, and templates to assist with production efficiency.
* Learn and use established practices, manual instructions and improve on them for subsequent operations to maximize department efficiency and productivity.
* Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
* Learn, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
* Adhere to preventative maintenance, safety procedure requirements, and overall cleanliness.
* Make routine repairs on machines using manual or past knowledge through experience.
* Performs all assigned machine shop operations.
* 3D Printing when needed.
* Implement and maintain 5S techniques.
Qualifications:
1+ years of CNC machining
* Knowledge of setting up and running a cell environment.
* Strong working knowledge of tool offsets, speeds, and feeds for cutting various materials
* Strong programming, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, mechanical, and communication skills.
* Leadership and organizational skills to meet daily demands for workflow.
* Estimate time and materials for machine jobs; strong time management skills.
* Mechanically inclined and metallurgy knowledge; knowledge of geometry and Basic Trig.
* Ability to lift 50 lbs safely
* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time at the machines.
* Punctual and able to commit to a 40- hour workweek.
* Hardworking and reliable.
Please call or email with questions
Mallory McQuistan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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