2nd Shift CNC Conversational Mill Operator
Hours: 2:48 p.m. – 11:18 p.m.
Pay rate: $24.24- $29.68 (depending on experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002")
- Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum;
- Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments;
- Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels;
- 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 with supervision when necessary;
- Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting;
- Create programs, setup, and processes for new parts;
- Familiar with ProtoTRAK conversational language;
- 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, Tooling is described on the machine control;
- 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 when possible;
- 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;
- Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required.
Critical Skills:
- Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.
- Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.
- Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.
- Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool Diploma or GED required and related experience.
- 1 year of CNC Mills experience.
- 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.
- Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using steady rest.
- Able to perform machine set up ( install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
- Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility.
- Ability to read precision measuring equipment.
- Basic programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speed and gearing technology.
- Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
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