CNC Machine Operator

Fenner Precision Polymers•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

This position manufactures quality bearing products by presetting, setting up, and operating CNC lathes and other manufacturing equipment. Duties also include assembly, blanking, tumbling, molding, finishing, packaging, inspection, and material handling. The role has three operator levels, with progressively greater responsibility for equipment setup and adjustment, troubleshooting, program edits, process knowledge, and training other operators. Operators are expected to follow safety and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements; maintain an organized work area; meet product quality and production needs; contribute to continuous improvement and LEAN projects; and promote Fenner Precision Polymers’ values and behaviors. The position also involves routine equipment maintenance and completion of work-order and payroll information in the JDEdwards One-World system.

Requirements

Level 1: High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, demonstrate the skill level needed to perform all Level 1 Operator duties.
Level 2: Minimum of two years of related CNC experience, or demonstrate the skill level needed to perform all Level 2 Operator duties.
Level 3: Minimum of five years of related CNC experience, or demonstrate the skill level needed to perform all Level 3 Operator duties.
Ability to follow safety, EHS, PPE, quality, and work-instruction requirements.
Ability to perform the duties associated with the applicable operator level.

Responsibilities

Identify safety violations and potential hazards and report them to a manager or safety team member.
Attend safety and required EHS training, follow EHS policies and work instructions, and wear required PPE.
Maintain a clean, organized work area using the 6S system and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Operate assembly, blanking, tumbling, molding, secondary, finishing, and other manufacturing equipment with the level of assistance appropriate to the operator level.
Preset, set up, operate, and adjust machine offsets for applicable equipment at Levels 2 and 3.
Perform visual inspections and gauging to meet product quality requirements.
Assemble and package metal products to meet customer needs and delivery requirements.
Perform material handling, including safely operating company vehicles and tow motors.
Complete work-order and payroll information using the JDEdwards One-World system.
Troubleshoot finishing equipment and manufacturing processes, and perform root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Perform routine maintenance on CNC lathes and other manufacturing machines and equipment.
At Level 3, perform or oversee program edits needed to maintain quality and production, and communicate program issues to the CNC Programmer.
At Levels 2 and 3, assist with and train operators at lower levels.
Adapt schedules and work priorities as needed to support customer satisfaction and production needs.
Contribute to continuous improvement, standardized best practices, ISO procedures and work instructions, and LEAN and World Class improvement projects.
Participate in or conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations; report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and other hazards, and stop work when imminent danger is present.
Help maintain a positive work environment and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.