Precision CNC Operator

Job Description

Job DescriptionA Day in the Life:

Imagine starting your day with a new challenge, setting up state-of-the-art CNC machines to create intricate components from various materials. As a Precision CNC Operator, your expertise transforms engineering blueprints into reality, crafting each piece with meticulous attention to detail. Your day involves interacting with high-precision tools, making machine adjustments, and ensuring each part meets rigorous quality standards. Here, your creativity and problem-solving skills thrive.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate and configure CNC equipment to produce accurate parts in a diversity of materials like metals and plastics.
• Accurately interpret and execute blueprints and engineering schematics.
• Refine CNC programs to enhance efficiency and maintain impeccable product quality.
• Perform precise setups, including aligning and calibrating tools and fixtures.
• Use advanced measurement instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Solve machining challenges independently to reduce downtime and boost productivity.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workspace at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared production goals.
• Conduct regular maintenance checks on CNC machinery.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of practical CNC machining experience in non-production settings.
• Expertise in reading technical drawings and blueprints.
• Possession of strong operational abilities for CNC machines (lathes, mills, etc.).
• Familiarity with diverse materials, from metals to composites.
• Proficiency in G-code and CNC control systems such as Fanuc or Haas.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of resolving machine issues independently.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and a team-focused mindset.
• Ownership of necessary tools and knowledge of industry standards.
• A commitment to safety and quality adherence.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience in a prototype or custom job shop environment.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools like Mastercam or SolidWorks.
• Ability to function effectively in fast-paced environments.

The expertise you'll need:

• Problem-solving aptitude
• CNC Programming mastery

Equipment you'll handle:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)