CNC Machine Operator

Graham ManufacturingCity of Batavia, NY
$21 - $31Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing setups, troubleshooting problems, filling out necessary inspection documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement. The role reports directly to the Production Supervisor or their designate. Key results areas include quality, production efficiency, following instructions, safety and housekeeping, continuous improvement suggestions, and professional development.

Requirements

  • Technical Trades School or Journeyperson
  • High school GED Required
  • 4+ years of machining experience.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as required.
  • Minimal travel may be required
  • Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
  • Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.
  • Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
  • Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Work from drawings, specifications, manuals, codes, etc., to set up machine tools, and obtain cutting tools, gages, paperwork and other necessary requirements for the specified job.
  • Investigate special machining instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Read and modify G&M programming and macros.
  • Use CAM software to program basic features.
  • Use basic math and trigonometry to manufacture and verify components.
  • Inspection and setup of castings and weldments to ensure all critical features are going to finish in tolerance.
  • Select proper tooling, speeds, feeds and cutting techniques for various super alloys and stainless steels.
  • Operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories.
  • Use an assortment of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, gage blocks, gage pins etc. to ensure conformity.
  • Consistently meet customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
  • Interpret GD&T and work instruction documentation.
  • Provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and participate in training of other employees of the department of lesser classification.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor, or his/her designate.
  • Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift.
  • Use a crane to move part.
  • Maintain a clean work area with no clutter.
  • Practice safety at all times while at work.
  • Follow safety policies and procedures and speak up when others are non-compliant.
  • Wear all safety equipment for area of work.
  • Keep an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions.
  • Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.
  • Demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
  • Follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
  • Take an interest and let it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.
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