CNC Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Snap-on scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.
Snap-on Elizabethton, Tennessee is seeking CNC Operators to manufacture the best professional grade tool.
Position Summary: Set-up and operate, in a safe manner, any and/or all machining, automation and polishing equipment within a production cell. This will include all quality checks per the control plan.
Responsibilities
KEY TASKS
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
- Remove and replace dull cutting tools
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machine, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Listen to machine during operation in order to detect sounds as those made by dull cutting tools and adjust machines to compensate
- Adjust machine feeds and speed, change cutting tools or adjust machine controls when necessary.
- Stop machine or remove finished workpieces or to change tooling according to required machining sequences
- Calculate machine speed and fee ratios and the size and position of cuts
- Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operations
- Set-up and operate computer controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions.
- Confer with supervisor or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or errors.
- Monitor machine operation and control panel displays
- Maintain machines and remove/replace broken/worn tools
- Clean machines as needed
- Stack/load finished items into containers
- Set-up future jobs while machine is operating
- All individuals must be flexible to rotate within any ratchet body cell.
- Meet and also exceed required productivity levels
- Support and adhere to all 6-S and TPM requirements. Wear the proper personal protective equipment distributed and approved by the company.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Perform all necessary quality checks per the quality control plan.
- Flexible to work overtime is required.
- Support continuous improvement
- Meet and also exceed required productivity levels.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience.
Level 4 CRC Preferred
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals and fractions. Work from drawings, specifications and formulas involving limited detail. Use and interpret measuring equipment.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Use precise judgment to plan and perform work; make decisions as to the sequence of set-ups, operations and processes within the limit of recognized or standard methods and procedures.