CNC Operator: Entry Level

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Position Title: CNC Operator: Entry Level
Wage Range: $17-$21 DOQ
Position Summary
Secondary operations include drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, wire brushing, or other secondary operations. Visually checks castings during machine operation and maintains a constant flow of castings through the machine. May also take measurements to ensure conformance to specification and may pack. Operates a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners and visually inspects castings. May also be required to hand grind, file or buff die castings; position die castings for secondary operations. Additionally, some assembly operations may be required. Operates computerized lathes and machining centers. Performs a variety of procedures including boring, milling, turning, etc. Inspects for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem solving skills. Performs tool offsets using computerized equipment. Work from blueprints and machine programming language and the axis system.
Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to Follow Work Instructions ~ Definition: Ability to read, understand and follow written work instructions and procedures.
• Communication Skills ~ Definition: Ability to communicate when there are language barriers - to read, to write and to comprehend verbal instructions including safety, work instruction and various training, etc.
• Equipment Operation & Industry Knowledge ~ Definition: Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using specific equipment or machines to meet defined quality and quantity standards. Ability to perform basic measurement and basic math tasks.
• Initiative / Self Motivated ~ Definition: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance current methods. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities. Acts without being directed and proactively follows through on work activities and goals to resolve them. Has personal desire to improve or enhance processes.
• Reliability / Dependability ~ Definition: Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Teamwork / Team Player ~ Definition: Provides support and assistance for a department or team members and promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)