CNC Operator - Weekend Shift

SUMMARY

The CNC Operator 1 maintains and observes machine operation to ensure accuracy and quality of workpieces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include lathes, grinders, mills, and similar equipment.
• Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
• Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment to make certain MIOSHA safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in order to count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Perform production assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Must have effective communication skills in order to: read work orders or instructions to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances; and to comprehend or carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Clean and maintain machine and parts to keep equipment in optimal production conditions.
• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and detect malfunctions, or out-of-tolerance machining, by using precision measuring instruments including a micrometer and caliper.
• Conduct quality inspections using calipers, tapes, height gauges, check fixtures, and drop gauges.
• Consult with quality assurance and inspect work pieces throughout the production floor to identify out of tolerance machining.
• Consistently meet production standards as outlined by the production schedule, and manager without compromising quality and/or safety.
• Follow and comply with ISO quality procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent
• Minimum 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training
   

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Lifts, moves, or positions materials weighing up to 50lbs.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat and outside weather
• Routinely work in noisy environment
• Routinely exposed to moving and mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.