CNC Lathe Operator - Fenton, MO
About The Position
Hubbell is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to set up and operate 3 and 5 Axis CNC Mills/CNC Lathes. This role involves performing assembly-type functions, adjusting and fitting parts to close tolerances, and ensuring work is correct by following visual aids. The operator will also be responsible for packaging finished products, meeting efficiency rates, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean work area. Flexibility to rotate job assignments and adherence to safety guidelines are essential. The position requires reading blueprints, selecting and securing tools and workpieces, and monitoring machine operations to ensure conformity to specifications. A key aspect of the role is performing first-piece inspections and using precision measuring equipment.
Requirements
- GED/HS Diploma
- Solid experience with CNC Tooling, Controls and minor edits running CNC Mill machines
- Ability to read blueprints
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers
Responsibilities
- Sets up and operates 3 and 5 axis CNC milling centers and CNC lathes
- Adjusts, trims, and fits parts to close tolerances
- Follows visual aids (standard work) to ensure work is correct
- Makes up cartons, prints labels, inserts protective packing material, and seals finishing product
- Meets efficiency rates
- Performs quality checks to ensure quality specifications are met
- Reports defective materials or questionable conditions
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition - 5S
- Rotates job assignments within various work cells
- Performs related duties as assigned by supervision
- Works within all safety guidelines and wears all required PPE
- Sets up, lays out, and operates various CNC lathes and/or mills
- Reads blueprints or job orders for product specifications and tool instructions
- Selects, positions, and secures tools in tool holders
- Positions and secures workpieces in holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers, or fixtures
- Moves controls to position tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depths of cut
- Performs first-piece inspections (checks first piece/pieces per blueprints and BOMs)
- Observes machine operation and verifies conformity of machined workpieces to specifications
- Discusses errors in diagrams or production orders with supervisors or engineers to clarify assembly problems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
