CNC Operator

Job Title:              CNC Operator 

Department:        Machine Shop 

Reports To:          Machine Shop Supervisor 

Prepared By:       Human Resources

Prepared Date:    22 February 2019 (Revised)

SUMMARY: 

A working position which is responsible for monitoring department staff production on designated shift and the operation of CNC Mill and/or Lathe production. Responsibilities include but are not limited to production, Quality control gauging, teardown and set-up, and maintenance associated with the equipment. The position also includes operation of saws to prepare raw materials for machining.  Must have the technical ability and be able to utilize critical thinking and decision making abilities to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concentric variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Will include the following but is not limited to:

1. Product manufacturing within the department
2. Daily, periodic, and preventative maintenance of CNC equipment
3. Set-up and tear-down of machines to support production, to Include:
   1. Change out of inserts
   2. Offset adjustments to compensate for tooling changes
4. Maintain a clean and safe work area
5. Record all necessary data pertaining to Production, including QA checks for tolerance and other assigned values.
6. Work under the direct supervision of Machine Shop Supervisor

PREFFERED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Must be qualified to use all necessary gauging required to support coupling production, including but not limited to Bore, off-set changes, etc. 
2. Must be capable of using a calculator.

3.   Proficient with all CNC machines within the Department

4.   Proficient with Mazak machines and their operations.

5.   Familiar with standards included in the Geo-Metric III Instruction

6.   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

7.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as necessary to properly fill out production reports, and to request additional support as needed.

8.   Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

9.   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

10. Ability to enter data into a computer. 

11. Able to use measuring tools to properly set and modify fixtures and tooling

12. Able to use measuring tools to determine that Quality Assurance specifications are met.

*If candidates do not meet all of the above requirements, PTR Tool and Plastics, LLC at its discretion can provide additional training in the appropriate areas for job qualification.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: The employee will be expected to meet efficiency ratings of 85% or better after completion of mandatory training and have 0% defective parts. Production rates may vary based on specific part numbers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The associate frequently is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to support production needs.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

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