CNC Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (8pm to 6am/Mon thru Thurs)
About The Position
This position prepares raw steel, aluminum, or stainless steel up to ½ inch thick, and finished product to the correct length and shape according to customer requirements using a CNC Brake Press. The operator loads and edits CNC programs, operates the brake press for routine established work, selects and sets up tooling, and reports basic material, production, and quality-control issues. The role also includes equipment maintenance, finishing products with hand tools, reading blueprints, conducting in-process inspections, and safely moving materials. The operator may learn and operate other fabrication equipment and supports an orderly, collaborative work area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, a tape measure, calipers, and other shop drawing aids.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
- Safety-conscious behavior.
- Ability to work with various types of metal-forming constraints with guidance.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 1–50 pounds frequently.
- Ability to squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp, and reach overhead and outward frequently.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 1–10 hours per day.
- Close mental and visual attention, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods.
Responsibilities
- Load and edit CNC programs and operate the CNC Brake Press for routine established work.
- Select the correct tooling using setup documents or with supervisor/lead assistance.
- Load, install, and correctly set up required tools, with some supervisor/lead assistance.
- Report and document basic material, production, and quality-control issues.
- Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
- Learn and operate other fabrication equipment, including drill presses, chop saws, CO2 lasers, CNC punch presses (turret), and insertion presses.
- Finish product using grinders, sanders, and hand tools.
- Perform daily maintenance on assigned equipment to keep it in proper working order.
- Read blueprints to determine specifications and perform in-process inspections.
- Safely move material using a forklift and/or pallet jack.
- Clean and maintain an orderly work area using the established 5S procedure.
- Assist other individuals in the area when needed.
- Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow.
- Promote teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health benefits after 60 days
- Life insurance
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid time off after 90 days
- Referral program ($800)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
