Safety, HS&E, and Compliance:
- Enforce company safety policies and promote a strong safety culture
- Ensure PPE usage, safety training participation, near-miss reporting, and monthly safety inspections
- Maintain OSHA and EPA compliance across assigned operations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up, fixture, and operate CNC milling machines.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to manufacture parts accurately
- Select appropriate tooling and adjust machine parameters to ensure optimal performance
- Perform routine troubleshooting and make necessary machine adjustments during production
- Measure and inspect in process and finished parts using precision gauging equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and indicators.
- Verify product quality and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Maintain proper documentation of machining operations as required.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area (5S standards)
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs
Documentation & Reporting
- Record production checks, inspection results, and issues in Excel or ERP systems (Invex)
- Maintain accurate data for Recorded time to a job, traceability, scrap tracking, and production reporting
- Communicating defects, delays, or equipment concerns
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform basic material handling, including loading/unloading parts
- Clean and prepare parts after machining
- Support inventory handling and part staging as needed
- Assist with basic inspection processes and packaging of finished goods
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of CNC milling processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Solid shop math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric/imperial conversions
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Work Ethic
- Reliable, self-motivated, and production-driven mindset
- Takes ownership of tasks and work area
Communication & Teamwork
- Effective communication with operators, leads, and support teams
- Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 2 years of CNC machining experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Frequent handling tools and parts
- Good vision, including close-up focus, required for inspection work
Work Environment
- Manufacturing shop environment
- Exposure to moving machinery, noise, and metalworking conditions