CNC Machine Operator - Weekend Night Shift

SendCutSend•Reno, NV

About The Position

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will run and maintain advanced 5-axis CNC machines and robotic loading systems to produce precise, high-quality parts. You will handle materials, set up tooling, monitor machine operation, perform routine inspections, and troubleshoot issues to keep production running smoothly and meet SendCutSend’s quality standards. You will also support team workflows, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and help improve processes to drive efficiency and quality. SendCutSend is an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining. It serves more than 150,000 engineers, fabricators, and businesses across the U.S. and Canada, operating out of seven facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. The company emphasizes reliability, accountability, quality, and constant improvement, and values collaborative, innovative employees committed to detailed, high-quality work. This role works Friday through Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, in a manufacturing and production-floor environment. The work involves close proximity to CNC machines and material-handling equipment, exposure to noise, moving machinery, and metal materials, and use of required PPE at all times. The position also involves proximity to equipment that generates strong electromagnetic fields, which may pose a risk to people with cardiac pacemakers, ICDs, or other implantable medical devices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Experience with CNC machining fundamentals and willingness to learn and grow.
Proficiency with hand tools and measurement instruments.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive tasks.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for 10 to 12-hour shifts.
Ability to bend, reach, and work around large industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FANUC-based milling and G/M code.
Prior experience in a high-volume CNC production environment.
Knowledge of quality inspection processes and part tolerances.
Experience with robotic machine loading systems.

Responsibilities

Operate advanced 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines, including Brother, Haas, and Matsuura machines with material automation.
Stage, load, and accurately secure raw material in machine vises and fixtures.
Assemble tools, set their length and diameter, and load them into machine holders.
Monitor tool condition through visual inspection, auditory cues, and part quality.
Conduct routine quality inspections using pins, calipers, and micrometers.
Assist with material handling, machine loading and unloading, and shipment preparation.
Perform daily production duties as directed by leadership, adapting to operational needs.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Operate forklifts to transport and store materials as needed.
Troubleshoot issues and support team workflows and process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.