As a CNC Operator at Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., your primary responsibilities are to learn the machine operation to run product, proper loading, unloading, and to have a daily goal for quantity of parts to run, reporting your production and downtime, along with being able to measure and inspect product to required dimensions per required inspection sheet. Inspections will be conducted per interval noted on inspection sheet.
Essential Job Functions by Level:
Production Assistant
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding job status and any issues.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
- Follow the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain
- Look for ways to improve production efficient using 5S Practices
- Keep your work area organized and ready for daily 5S inspections
Level I Machine Operation
- Load machine to run various parts.
- Follow a step-by-step training log for proper machine operation, including loading/unloading, machine controls, and routine maintenance.
- Execute all operations according to Superior Production System (SPS) standards.
- Training on how to follow and execute instructions per setup sheet.
- Capable of independent machine startup
- Meet required machine efficiency rate.
- Ability to fully inspect products independently
- Ability to read and comprehend prints
- Inspect parts at specified intervals per the inspection sheet.
- Operate measurement tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, and bore micrometers.
- Inspect tools and change inserts/tools at proper intervals to maintain tool life.
- Record and report any discrepancies or defects to your immediate supervisor.
- Execute Daily startup checklists, cranes, grinders, and machine fluids.
- Report any issues or need for repairs to department supervisor or lead machinist.
- Common G and M code understanding
- Tool touch offs
- Basic knowledge of work shift changes
- Record daily part production and downtime.
- Understand and follow dispatch lists
Level II Machine Operation
- Ability to independently follow and execute instructions per setup sheet
- Ability to make necessary programming, offset, and tooling adjustments.
- Understanding of advanced G and M Code, including G50’s.
- Recognize and replace worn tools and inserts, as needed
Level III Machine Operation
- Comprehensive understanding of new setups and the ability to execute independently
- Ability to execute new program development, as assigned by Machine Programmer
- Ability to create or modify new or existing setup sheets
- Responsible for proving out sets for Operator I and II when required.
- Assists in technical troubleshooting for Assistant, Operator I and II.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full Time Non-Exempt 40 hours per week.
- 1st shift 6am-2pm Monday-Friday
- 2nd shift 2pm-10am Monday-Friday
- 3rd shift 10pm-6am Sunday-Thursday
- Overtime as needed.
Travel:
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a production shop 100% of the time
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
o Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Required and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of CNC machines and manufacturing processes, preferred
Competencies/Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools.
- Physical ability to lift and move materials as needed.