CNC Mill Operator II, Technical Advisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant Manufacturing Manager to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees;
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them;
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems;
• Responsible for training of operators for products and processes;
• Perform administrative tasks including approving vacation requests, completing performance evaluations, handling disciplinary issues as needed.
• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements;
• Edit pre-written programs when necessary;
• Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting;
• Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures;
• Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet;
• Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts;
• Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance;
• Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications
• Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time;
• Pre-set tools before positioning them in mill;
• Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles;
• Set up and operate CNC machines using set-up sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision;
• Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision;
• Possess knowledge of various cutting tools and has ability to determine various machine speeds and feeds;
• Perform basic equipment maintenance;
• Own basic hand tools at minimum;
• Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.

• High school Diploma or GED required and related experience.
• 5 years manufacturing experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• 2 years of CNC Mills experience.
• Experience using steady rest.
• Able to perform machine set up ( install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to blueprints.
• Capable of understanding and following routing steps.
• Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.