CNC Operator / Programmer

A manufacturing company headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita is searching for a CNC Machine Operator / Programmer. This individual Machinist produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a CNC machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. This is a temp to hire position and the pay is $25 to $35 an hour, based on experience. Once hired, the company offers a very competitive employee benefits package.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills and lathes 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 and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; trimming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Set up CNC equipment without supervision.
• Ensure department standards for safety, quality and quantity are met.
• Perform first part inspections
• Identify root causes and corrective action for quality problems.
• Utilize measuring equipment used in the industry such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge and other measuring equipment needed to complete work.
• Utilize production work orders and documents.
• Ensure all documentation is complete and correct.
• Use prescribed procedures to inspect part(s) and product(s) produced to assure compliance to specifications that will eliminate defects, scrap, rework, etc.
• Ensure part(s) meet customer quality requirements.
• Detect and report defective equipment, materials and/or faulty operations to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment and work area on a daily basis in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance.
• Skill in performing mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fraction and decimals)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and other inspection gauges
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, internal and customer specifications, manuals, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of 5s and lean concepts and ability to help move forward with achieving department goals is a plus.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and work station are in good working order and is free of safety hazards
• Report any and all workplace hazards to management immediately
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Report all work related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately
• Keep all work area/station in compliance with our housekeeping guidelines
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, such as keeping floors swept and absent of debris that may be a work hazard

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with CNC machining, aerospace drawings, and
• specifications or equivalent education/experience required
• Able to read and write work instructions and procedures in English
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees
• Mechanically inclined and team oriented
• Excellent attention to detail
• Provide a professional, team oriented demeanor at all times.
• Must be organized.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to support business needs.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Team Player – stays to get the job done
• Quality Focused.
• Able to solve practical and complex problems
• Willing to be cross train in other areas, departments or equipment