CNC Machine Operator

SUMMARY: Operates automated and manual equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Reads job specifications or work instructions to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. 
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template, as required. 
• Positions work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade. 
• Locks pieces in place. 
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine. 
• Reports work piece defects or machine malfunction to working foreman. 
• Makes minor adjustments. 
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. 
• Inspects parts per SPC requirements and charts when needed or required and enters into computer. 
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or work pieces. 
• Operates hand tools to remove burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece. 
• Assists in machine set up, and stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished work pieces. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  Requires knowledge typically acquired through:

• Completion of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED),
• One to three years related experience or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to comprehend simple decimals and fractions. 
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to tools and equipment. 
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment utilized in assignments. 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move from 25 to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.  Learn more about the ITAR .