CNC Mill Operator

Overview

Title
: CNC Mill Operator

Reports To
:
Production Manager

Status
:
Full Time/Hourly Non-Exempt (40 hours/week; additional hours as needed to support organization and individual goals)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Motor coordination, manual & finger dexterity
• Industrial Truck License
• Overhead Crane License
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to speak effectively before groups/employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions (written, oral, diagram, etc)
• Knowledgeable of CNC and manual machines used to manufacture tooling
• Organization skills
• Computer skills

Set up and operate multi-axis milling machine to mill surfaces of steel work pieces by performing the essential job functions.

• Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements
• Retrieve CNC program from DNC computer
• Insert precision indicator in machine spindle, and depress switches to job spindle into contact with work piece, and synchronize the program and tooling
• Retract spindle and load and secure first preset tool and holder (indicates tooling)
• Start machine and observe cutting operation. Operate machine and perform a dry run to indicate if programming is correct
• Assemble and preset tooling for next operation during automated cycle to reduce machine down time
• Replace milling tools with drilling and boring tools at specified change points to reduce or eliminate subsequent machining of work piece on another machine
• Study job packet and organize materials for next run during automatic cycles to shorten change over time
• Set up and operate another machine tool during CNC controlled machining cycles as necessary
• Communicate with individuals associated with the production of each job
• Perform and document specified inspection criteria
• Identify and communicate any suspect and/or non-conforming product to the appropriate supervisor
• Complete any necessary non-conforming product paperwork
• Deliver non-conforming product to designated area
• Scan on and off of all jobs ran during shift for costing analysis
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures and work instructions
• Perform necessary machine maintenance at specified intervals
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with others
• Ability to calculate figures
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint specifications
• Ability to use appropriate measuring devices and any equipment associated with job