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Summary of duties and responsibilities:
A CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining computer-controlled machines used to manufacture precision metal or plastic components. This role involves interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, loading or inputting machining programs, and monitoring machine operations to ensure parts are produced accurately and efficiently. CNC Operators perform routine machine adjustments, inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers, and ensure products meet quality specifications.
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Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Adaptability of part to machine capability (O.D., length)
- Determine suitability of stock to be run (body)
- Check for proper tooling for the set-up
- Write program to make part of select existing program number from console screen
- Mount tools in tool holders
- Load program into console
- Insert tool parameters into console
- Set machine on dry run
- Make necessary adjustments on tool and reference zero settings
- Select auto mode & single mode to determine feed rate & spindle speed for stock
- Check quality of machined surface and blue printing specifications (dimensions)
- Make 5 test runs through complete cycle to assess tool wear and stock machined character
- Instruct & assist operators in productivity, efficiency and audit part dimensions and quality
- Determine length and thickness of part & stock, considering part to be run & machine capabilities, such as sequence of functions to facilitate productivity
- Select proper tooling and fixture
- Mount tooling & fixtures
- Load part, put machine on manual mode, complete 1 cycle to determine part quality/machinability
- Select existing program or write new program and insert into console
- Remove part and make test run of program, debug
- Load stock & run program
- Check finished part for quality dimensions and surface condition
- Calculate run time per piece in a complete cycle
- Instruct operator how to run part, quality audit and measuring tools needed
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
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Education, prior work experience, specialized skills and knowledge required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and specialized courses and 1-3 years experience.
- Know CNC capabilities and language, transfer of machine knowledge into part
- Know how to write programs for CNC machine (includes feeds, speeds, X,Y,Z)
- Knowledge of CNC tooling, suitability of tooling to stock being run
- Know how to select and request proper tool holding devices
- Know how to lubricate and perform routine maintenance and diagnostic test on CNC machines
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Physical requirements:
Walking, sitting, stooping and reaching, lifting up to 40 pounds, and dexterity
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Working Conditions:
Dusty, but generally good manufacturing environment
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Equipment used:
CNC machines, hand tooling, measuring instruments and hand trucks
Additional Information
CeramTec N.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CeramTec will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. CeramTec uses E-Verify.
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EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled
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This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.
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