CNC Operator II

• →Set up, calibrate, and operate CNC machines to ensure smooth, continuous production.
• →Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine precise machine settings and tooling requirements.
• →Load, position, and secure workpieces using holding devices and hoists.
• →Adjust machine controls, engage automatic feeding mechanisms, or manually move cutters/materials to mill workpieces to exact specifications.
• →Change blocks, pushers, and spindle liners as needed.
• →Monitor the manufacturing process in real time, making necessary adjustments to uphold strict quality and productivity standards.
• →Tear down and set up tooling, barfeeders, and robotic systems, obtain initial Quality Control (QC) first-article approvals, and prepare machines for Level I Operators to run routine production jobs.
• →Inspect finished workpieces using precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, comparators) to ensure full conformance with specifications.
• →Follow work orders and production schedules to guarantee on-time task completion.
• →Utilize production control systems (including shop orders and eKanban) to track workflow.
• →Accurately document production data, machine settings, tooling changes, and downtime per company protocols.
• →Perform routine machine maintenance, servicing equipment with coolant, grease, and lubricants while maintaining proper fluid ratios.
• →Maintain equipment to maximize performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
• →Adhere strictly to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• →Partner with machinists, engineers, and cross-functional team members to optimize machine performance and troubleshoot issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications accurately.
• Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical comparators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, and the capacity to make process improvement suggestions.
• Familiarity with shop order workflows and production tracking systems.
• Ability to stand for long periods; squat, lift, stretch, and bend; lift up to 50 pounds; operate all types of hand, power, and measuring tools; and possess the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to rapidly adjust machine controls and handle precise objects.
• Dedicated, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, loyal, and a team player motivated by goal completion, growth opportunities, job security, peer recognition, and self-starting initiatives.

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