CNC Machine Operator - Lexington Location

Wabtec•Lexington, TN

165d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a CNC Machine operator, you will read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. You will set stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template. Position the workpiece against stops or align layout marks with die or blade. Push buttons or depress pedals to activate the machine. Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece with a powered hand tool. Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces. Perform minor program changes, properly save and check them. Machine operators are to set up the machine, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces. Rivet and/or spot weld workpieces.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED.
1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the job.
Must have good listening and communication skills.
Able to work well with others to be a good team player.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to walk.
Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Responsibilities

Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
Pushes buttons or depresses pedal to activate machine.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece with a powered hand tool.
Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
Performs minor program changes, properly saves and checks them.
Sets up machine, and stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished workpieces.
Rivets and/or spot welds workpieces.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
Secures materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information containers.
Makes simple adjustments and performs routine preventive maintenance.
Assembles crates or boxes to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
Cleans work area, spillage, and equipment as required.