CNC Operator

Process Job Description

Job Title: CNC Operator

Location: Marshfield MO

Function: Production

FLSA Status: Full-time - Hourly/Non-exempt

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. w/ possible OT on Fridays/Saturdays

Benefits: Prorated 80 hours of vacation and 24 hours sick time, 10 paid holidays, Wellness Day, STD, LTD, 401k match, medical/RX, dental, vison, life insurance and more

Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 Total = $500 @ 3 months AND $500 @ 9 months of service.

Job Output: Reporting to the Initial Department Supervisor, this position is responsible for editing and loading programs, technical support and the day-to-day operation of the plant’s CNC machines.

As an integrated member of the production team, ensure all work in the area is being performed in a safe manner and in support of the Plant and Company safety rules, policies, standards and expectations.

• High attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Oversee the operation of the machine ensuring safe work practices as well as keeping the CNC work area a safe work environment for all that work or enter the area. (including, but not limited to ensuring that all workers in the area understand the safety features of the equipment (safety photo eyes, E-stops, etc.), that the area is in a clean/organized state to prevent slip/trips and any other safety risks, bring to the attention of management any safety concerns that need to be addressed outside of your control).
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Ensure the uploading of any and all programmed jobs, setting up to run the job (both in the CNC program and tooling selection), and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping production records; labeling manufactured products for shipment/secondary work; maintaining equipment and supplies.
• 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).
• Capable of using calipers and other precision measuring devices.
• Inspect and validate that the base Marshfield raw material meets quality specs to be machined into the purchase order’s finished product. (Have a solid understanding and execute work against product quality specifications)
• Programs the CNC by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up the CNC for operations by ensuring that the tool carriage/head is in home position and understanding the proper reference points on the table for the upcoming job, proper tools selected, stock pushers and all other machine devices are in proper safe position and ready to execute machining tasks.
  Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to quality standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications if needed and is willing to participate in training on site or offsite with proper vendor(s) if needed to optimize full functionality of the process or equipment.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; better the…