CNC Mill Operator
Job Summary:
This role will be responsible to set-up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual Milling Machines to provide operational support for the construction, assembly, and/or repair of molds, dies, and ancillary equipment. This position is Monday - Friday 3:15 PM - 11:45 PM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Load and unload raw materials and equipment.
- Set up and operate a variety of CNC vertical milling machines (Makino, Okuma, Mazak) according to instructions.
- Start and monitor machine operation to commence production process, detect malfunctions/out-of-tolerance machining, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met throughout the process.
- Perform quality control, following appropriate reporting and documentation procedures.
- Occasionally perform a variety of repetitive manual tasks for extended periods according to instructions.
- Transfer finished product, raw materials, tools, or equipment between work areas by using hand trucks or powered lift trucks (standing and/or sitting).
- Ability to translate mechanical documents and engineering drawings into appropriate dimensions for production.
- Ability to correctly read common hand measuring tools such as outside micrometers, bore micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
- Inspect parts with appropriate measuring equipment to ensure results are within specification.
- Provide quality feedback to appropriate Department Lead(s) to support holistic Continuous Improvement efforts.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as required. • Sweep/mop daily, dispose of scrap/trash/recycling properly, and maintain the equipment and workplace in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
- In coordination with your manager, determine specific measurable goals to achieve personal objectives in alignment with overall business goals and ensure timely execution/completion.
- Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Work and communicate well with other team members and contribute to Continuous Improvement teams.
- Help and instruct fellow employees as needed and assist in the orientation and training of new employees when appropriate.
- Accept responsibility for the quality of your work in your assigned area.
- Observe all plant safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certificate in CNC Machinist
- AAS degree in Automated Manufacturing Technology, Machine Tool Technology
- Understanding of intermediate M- and G- code programming for CNC Mills
- 3 - 5 years CNC Mill set-up, operating, and monitoring experience
- Mechanically inclined.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, decimals) and perform unit of measurement conversions (i.e., imperial to metric, metric to imperial).
- Ability to correctly follow written and/or oral instructions.
- Detail and goal oriented
- Ability to always comply with the Company’s safety policies.
- Ability to always comply with the Company’s quality policies.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Awareness of and follow all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
- Experience with Mill maintenance procedures
- Experience with the manufacture of rubber compression molds/components
- Formal apprenticeship training/completion
Travel Requirements:
- There are no travel requirements for this position.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Frequent standing, twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and walking. Must be able to work with items weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
- Must be able to work under time constraints without sacrificing product quality.
- Ability to make sound judgments after management guidance and instruction.
- Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Assist in analyzing and solving problems.