CNC Plasma Operator / Burner Operator

Job Summary

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with lots of overtime available.

Schedule:

• Typically working five or six 12's each week.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Programs mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills by installing tools, attachments, collets, stops, and indicating vices
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to company SOPs.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, and thread chasing.
• Maintains safe operation by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequences of operations and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with Mazatrol control and programming, a plus.
• Experience in the operation of forktrucks, a plus.
• Experience in the operation of jib and overhead cranes, a plus.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; or one to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
• Familiarity with Mazatrol control and programming, a plus.