Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Purpose: Set-up and operate CNC production machines to machine metallic work-pieces.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
- Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents.
- Run CNC, manual machines, or hand held tools. Performs complete change overs, adjust work coordinates and zero sets. Performs standard work holding troubleshooting procedures.
- Run multiple machines simultaneously. Inspect parts and be able to recognize defects and non-conformities. Notify supervisor/lead of non-conformance parts immediately.
- Adjust machine settings/off-sets, and adjustments for tool wear.
- Consistently and accurately complete all related paperwork/documentation. For example, inspection reports, part counts, scrap tags, material tags, etc.
- Monitor fluids in machine and coolant flow in machine.
- Utilizes the 5-S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) to maintain an orderly, clean and safe work area.
- Regularly meet or exceed efficiency requirements.
- Produce parts that meet the Company's quality standards.
- Actively participates in CIP events to improve the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our current processes and procedures.
- Support and positively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work at a consistent and steady pace, be prepared to work each day, and report to assigned work center in a punctual manner.
- Communicates with supervisor and co-workers in a professional manner.
- Ensure work center is prepared for the next operator. This includes cleanliness, organization, supporting documentation.
- Starts machine, verifies correct program for the work to be done.
- Zero out axis and reset program.
- Move axis as necessary using CNC Controls. Toggle between all machine modes, e.g. Manual, MDI, edit, jog modes.
- Change inserts and tools. Trouble shoot and rectify tool wear issues.
- Assists with machine operator and set-up training of co-workers as directed by supervisor/lead.
- Perform setup of machine in time projected. Complete all setup and tear-down documentation.
- Sets flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work-piece.
- Work closely with quality personnel to troubleshoot and correct quality issues.
- Assist with tool testing as needed.
- Perform unsupported set-ups from scratch on CNC machines in assigned area. Performs standard troubleshooting procedures prior to seeking assistance.
- Read, interpret and edit machine/parts programs as needed
- Move controls to position tool and work-piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut
- Adjust work piece holding as needed.
- Work with Engineering to maintain accuracy of production books/work instructions.
- Work with Machinist/Engineering to troubleshoot processes in order to make improvements.
- Assist with the implementation of new processes as needed.
- Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years CNC Operator experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
- Ability to read measuring instruments
- Ability to read and follow work instructions
- Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Basic understanding of tooling required for setting up a machine
- Working knowledge of the machine mechanics and/or programs
- Regular attendance
Training:
Physical Demands
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 lbs., rarely lifting up to 65 lbs.
- Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
- Able to continuously operate at a minimum of 3 hours
- Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
See Functional Job Description for complete demands