Assistant CNC Mill Operator

Sioux Manufacturing•Fort Totten, ND

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for learning and performing various tasks related to CNC milling operations. The role involves following work instructions, reporting on assigned work orders, and adhering to verbal instructions from supervisors and other personnel. Key duties include learning fixture/part setups, selecting appropriate CNC programs, setting machine home locations, performing in-process inspections using measurement tools, and loading/unloading cutting tools. The operator will learn to run CNC programs, ensure conformance to requirements, and maintain standard operating procedures. Cleaning and deburring parts, using hand tools, and monitoring equipment for proper operation are also essential. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, a cooperative attitude, strong teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. The ideal candidate will be observant, thorough, pleasant, cooperative, responsible, dependable, and capable of managing their own time effectively while working collaboratively with others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including who to communicate with regarding their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for the safety of people, property, and Sioux Manufacturing.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts to improve skills and/or department processes.
Knowledge to develop constructive and working relationships with others to cooperatively work together and achieve quality products timely and support positive interactions over time.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to effectively communicate information to co-workers, department supervisors, department management, and ensure accurate transition of that information.
Ability to manage own time and be aware of the time of others.
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, instructions, and/or equipment issues.
Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating objects as required by all standard operating procedures and/or other documented instructions.
Ability to adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
Ability to control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
Ability to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in products and/or processes.
Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether current processes comply with standards operating procedures, quality standards and/or documented client provided requirements.
Ability to compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and/or verify information and data.
Basic computer knowledge.
Desktop/Office suite software, HR/timekeeping software, machine specific software, and/or work-related phone apps.

Nice To Haves

CNC Training or 1-2 years of closely related work experience preferred.
A combination of education and/or significant, relevant experience that gives related and current knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully navigate the position may be substituted for required.

Responsibilities

Correctly follow applicable work instructions/processes, such as work order, traveler, MPS, engineer directives, and other documented work instructions.
Report on assigned work orders.
Follow verbal instructions from supervisor, maintenance, safety, and engineering personnel, including the required use of personal protective equipment.
Learn to perform fixture/part setups, select appropriate program, set machine G54 home location, and perform part inspection.
Correctly complete documentation and load/unload cutting tools.
Learn to run computer numerical control (CNC) programs and ensure conformance to requirements per documented and verbal instructions.
Ensure all standard operating procedures are being properly followed.
Correctly use measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, etc.) to perform in-process inspections to ensure tolerances are being met.
Clean and debur parts as required.
Become proficient in loading/unloading appropriate cutting tools and change tooling when required (router bits, drills, mills, grit tooling, etc.).
Use various hand tools (wrench, ratchet, screwdriver, etc.).
Monitor and review information from materials, or the work area, and communicate with proper personnel when a problem is assessed or detected.
Inspect equipment, structures, materials to learn to identify correct operation and/or cause of errors, other problems, or defects.
Promptly notify maintenance or machinist of any observed changes in operation.
Submit completed parts to Quality Assurance for inspection and approval.
Submit all first piece and in process parts to Quality Assurance for approval prior to production runs, and as required.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Correctly evaluate quality of materials and/or products and record operational and/or production data as each position requires per standard operating procedures.
Properly maintain production equipment while following all safety procedures and processes.
Continually keep work areas clean, free of safety hazards, and assist others in the process as needed.
Be observant to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Be pleasant with others on the job, displaying a cooperative attitude.
Exhibit positive teamwork by taking personal responsibility and maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even if in a difficult situation.
Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Establish and maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exert effort toward mastering tasks.
Accept criticism and deal with it calmly and effectively.
Exhibit persistence in the face of obstacles, to accomplish needed tasks and/or duties.
Be open to change (positive or negative) and to variety in the workplace.
Be honest and ethical.
Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Be understanding to others' needs and feelings and helpful on the job.
Learn to check machine oil systems.
Empty shop vacuum and clean or change filters.
Clean machine (wipe down and remove material chips and dust).
Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitor performance, other individuals, and/or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Adjust actions in relation to others' actions as needed.
Be aware of others' reactions and understand why they react as they do.
Manage own time and be aware of the time of others.
Assist with other departmental operations and/or projects as assigned and/or requested.
Perform other duties as assigned by Engineering or supervisor.