CNC Machine Operator [5th Shift]

C & S Machine & Manufacturing Corporation•La Grange, KY

1d•$19 - $23

About The Position

A CNC Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to produce high-quality precision parts and components. The role requires technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company and a supportive team environment. The operator works with CNC mill and/or lathe machines, follows work instructions and customer requirements, performs quality inspections, keeps production and quality records, and maintains equipment and a clean, safe work area. The operator may also be asked to perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions, subject to applicable state and federal laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
Forklift certification.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to use the latest technology and software provided by the company.
Understand the company Quality Policy and ISO 9001 fundamentals.
Solid written and verbal communication skills, usable at all levels of the organization.
Ability to adhere to OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Ability to work with deadlines.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent sense of priorities and ability to self-motivate.
Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, climb stairs and ladders, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and safely lift 50 pounds.
Required visual abilities include basic color, peripheral, and depth perception; close vision at 20 inches or less; distance vision beyond 20 feet; and near acuity and accommodation for reading machine gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes and take appropriate action.
Ability to work Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; overtime and/or off-shift hours may be required depending on customer needs.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC mill and/or lathe machines by mounting tools, fixtures, and workpieces.
Load raw materials and tools into machines and adjust settings to meet customer requirements and ensure quality and efficiency while following work instructions.
Conduct quality control inspections during operation and on finished parts and components.
Maintain detailed production and quality logs and report nonconformities or discrepancies.
Use precision measuring instruments.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to maintain optimal machine performance.
Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and machine programming files to ensure accurate production.
Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws.