CNC Operator

This position will be responsible for all of CNC operator Level 1 requirements as well as additional responsibilities related to the Setup of the Machines for production runs. Operator will find and load programs onto their CNC Lathe. The operator will also be responsible for the Setup of the Hot Stamp Machine. They will be required to identify and change out lathe jaws and tooling as required for the job. This will require the operator to have a basic understanding of the part program. The Setup will require the operator to locate the correct gauge related to the job and perform fit checks with that gauge.

Job Functions/Duties :

• Understand the work order demand requirements listed on the Standards and Instructions for components, fit, and packaging
• Read and follow part drawings to validate part measurements and blank validation.
• Run production including hot stamping, labelling, cnc cutting, drilling, trimming excess material, packaging of parts.
• Perform regular quality checks for fit as per instructed to ensure quality of parts while checking each part for defects such as contamination, warping, voids, etc.
• Apply o-rings or special labels if required by Standard and Instructions and Work Order.
• Responsible for watching grinders and ensuring waste material is flowing properly through grinding system.
• Assemble packaging as required per Standard and Instructions.
• Make boxes & trays, and watch grinder
• Pull and return appropriate gage for production runs as required.
• Identify Tooling Jaws required for job and perform changeover required for specified job.
• Identify correct Tooling required for job and setting up in Lathe turret
• Properly identify and load the part program on the machine for the required job.
• Run initial parts per Standard and Instructions, Drawings and the Work Order.
• Perform quality check using torque wrench by performing fit checks at room temp, oven, and freezer ensuring fit checks adhere to specified in Standard and Instructions.
• Setup of Hot Stamp machine validating text matches that which is called out in the Standard and Instruction sheet.
• Validate all critical dimensions per Part Drawing using Calipers.
• Print labels per specifications on Standard and Instruction.
• Validate all paperwork for the Work Order is correct and ready for production run.
• Clean machine area at end of shift including tooling, paperwork, and debris from machine area
• Follow all safety policies and procedures given by company in regard to your position.

Qualifications :

• Read and understand the shop order
• Monitor parts produced
• Check the shop order for sign off, and review the program
• Run & check one part every layer for fit
• Maintain production count sheet
• Maintain a clean and organizer work area
• Make boxes & trays, and watch grinder
• Apply hot stamp, and O’rings as indicated on shop order
• Returned all tool & instruments to tool box at end of each shift
• Pull & return appropriate gage as needed