CNC Operator - Hydromat

About the job

Essential Job Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using preset gauges, micrometers and dial indicators
• Document hourly inspections for conforming production of product.
• Presets and changes cutting tools and tool holders to maintain production requirements.
• Adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and engages feed.
• Observes Lubricants and Coolants to ensure they meet specifications as defined in machine manual.
• Confers with supervisor to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and obtains approval to
• continue production
• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Selects, places, and secures tools.
• Places and secures workpieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using
• clamps and wrenches.
• Prepares fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed.
• Observes each machine to verify quality performance.
• Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
• Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed.
• Maintains machines per machine operating and maintenance manuals.
• Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and take corrective measures to minimize downtime
• and interruption of schedules
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Employ 5S to all functions within the plant
• Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality and productivity improvements
• Qualifications/Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
• requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. High school diploma is required.
• Trade school or machine vocational training is a plus, prior machine operation experience required.
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment. Must be able to work safely, recognize and mitigate any unsafe condition, and select appropriate PPE based on job requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and basic machining knowledge is required.
• Prior CNC machine operation experience is required, and high-volume metal cutting production experience is highly preferred.
• Technical education or vocational training in a related field is a plus.

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour