Cnc Machine Operator

Hartman Enterprises•Oneida, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartman Enterprises, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned precision machining company, is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for its precision job shop. The role operates CNC machines after setup, monitors production, inspects parts, follows established setup and quality procedures, and communicates machine, tooling, or quality concerns. The position offers opportunities to develop CNC machining skills while working on varied parts and projects in a quality-focused manufacturing environment. Applicants must meet ITAR requirements and be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

Requirements

Prior CNC machine operation experience is preferred.
Ability to safely operate CNC mills and/or lathes after setup is complete.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read basic blueprints and understand tolerances.
Ability to identify part defects, machine alarms, tool wear, and quality concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Reliable attendance and ability to work independently once trained.
Willingness to learn and follow company procedures and quality standards.
Must meet ITAR compliance requirements as a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR.
Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and parts up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, twist, and work around CNC machines and related equipment.
Manual dexterity to handle small parts, tools, inserts, gauges, fasteners, and measuring instruments and to install tooling, adjust fixtures, deburr parts, make offsets, and perform detailed inspections.
Ability to safely use hand tools, measuring tools, machine controls, and computer terminals.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, setup sheets, inspection reports, and machine/control screens.
Visual acuity to inspect parts, read fine measurements, identify part features, and detect defects or nonconformances.
Ability to distinguish colors and hear machine sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring tools.
Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other precision manufacturing environments.
Experience operating Mazak, Doosan, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls.
Experience with CNC mills, lathes, mill-turn machines, or multi-axis equipment.
Basic GD&T knowledge.
Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
Ability to make basic offsets.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines safely and efficiently during production.
Load and unload parts, materials, fixtures, and tooling as directed.
Follow job travelers, work instructions, setup sheets, and production documentation.
Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and inspection requirements.
Use precision measuring and inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges.
Perform in-process inspections and verify parts meet quality requirements.
Monitor machines and identify tool wear, part defects, alarms, and abnormal machine conditions.
Make basic tool-wear offsets when trained and authorized.
Communicate dimensional, tooling, quality, and machine issues to setup personnel, Quality, Engineering, or Production leadership.
Maintain production counts, inspection records, and production notes.
Deburr parts as required.
Keep machines, tools, gauges, and work areas clean and organized.
Follow safety, quality, and AS9100/ISO procedures.
Maintain reliable attendance and work as part of a team.