CNC Machine Operator

GREENFIELD CNC Machine Operator:
Produces manufactured parts by operating and maintaining CNC machines, fabricating parts and producing them according to blueprint design, ensuring quality, precision, consistent safety and quality.

• 6-10 years of experience working in manufacturing and understanding technical drawings.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• High school diploma, technical Training And/or Equivalent Professional Experience.

• Follows written/verbal directions and work procedures.
• Basic tooling knowledge; basic knowledge of CNC machinery.
• Load and unload parts into CNC machinery.
• Operate to make parts to specifications.
• Set up and read gauges; set up and touch-off; understand machine codes.
• Work well within a small team.
• Put tools in the correct tool station, find and load the program into the machine, dry run program, inspect parts and test parts for function and dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments.
• Make judgments, initiate corrective action and adjust machine as required.
• Make edits given on set up sheets or by programmer.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Responsible for own work, product loss, and the equipment operated.
• Write tool programs.
• Help train Level 1 and 2 operators; supervise and train people in the department on quality of parts and safety.

• Make decisions on quality related issues.
• Read and inspect blueprints using standard tools and gauges.
• Proficient in CNC machining applications.
• Basic machine shop math and trigonometry.
• Basic computer data entry skills.

• Lifting ability up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying parts from station to station in a safe manner.

Reports to the Production Supervisor.