CNC Machine Operator

Twin City Die Castings•Watertown, SD

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating CNC lathes and machining centers, performing procedures such as boring, milling, and turning. The operator will inspect for quality using a coordinate measuring machine, apply problem-solving skills, and perform tool offsets using computerized equipment. Work will be based on blueprints and machine programming language. Secondary operations include drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, wire brushing, or other secondary operations. The operator will visually check castings during machine operation, maintain a constant flow of castings, and may take measurements to ensure conformance to specifications. They will operate a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners, visually inspect castings, and may hand grind, file, or buff die castings. Some assembly operations may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
May require some vocational training or job-related course work.

Responsibilities

Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel.
Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
All other duties as assigned.