CNC Machine Operator I, II, or III

Accurus Aerospace•Rogers, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CNC Machine Operators operate computer-controlled machines to perform the machine functions required to produce customer orders. The reliability and accuracy of operators are essential to the company’s success. The role sets up and operates automated CNC vertical and horizontal machines, monitors machining operations, checks parts against specifications, and supports safe and efficient production. Placement at Level I, II, or III depends on education, vocational training, and related job experience; pay rates are commensurate with the assigned level. In some cases, the level is not confirmed until introductory training is complete. This position requires ITAR compliance. Qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or protected person. The job is performed on-site in a manufacturing shop environment. Employees must follow safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, and attend the workplace regularly. Work may involve excessive noise, dust, smoke, mist, fumes or vapors, occasional extreme temperatures, and continual exposure to hazardous machine-shop equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and other technical information or instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fraction conversions.
Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Experience using indicators to verify the flatness and straightness of fixturing and tooling.
A history of consistent employment without unexplained or significant gaps or frequent job changes is expected.
Completion of assigned internal training for Level I Operators, with periodic retraining or recertification.
Must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person.
Ability to meet the described physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds with peer assistance and/or material-handling equipment.
Ability to distinguish colors and visually interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate automated CNC vertical and horizontal machines.
Locate and identify the X, Y, and Z axes on vertical and horizontal machines.
Perform daily point checks on assigned machines, report concerns to a supervisor, and initiate maintenance requests when appropriate.
Work toward departmental and company goals, including efficiency, scrap control, time-motion, and setup-time reductions.
Interpret product blueprints, drawings, sketches, setup sheets, and other work instructions.
Use scales, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify that parts meet specifications.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools according to designated safety protocols and instructions.
Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Listen for irregular machine sounds, adjust machines to address problems, and notify lead or supervisory personnel as appropriate.
Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when programming is faulty or machines malfunction.
Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to machining sequences.
Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
Enter control instructions into machine control units to start operations.
Monitor and adjust or control coolant systems as needed.
Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules using computer network links.
Prepare future jobs, perform inspections or part checks, clean the work area, or perform other duties while machines are operating.
Assist in training new operators when needed.
Deburr machined parts when required for work in process.
Follow safety policies and procedures and consistently use required PPE.
Communicate verbally in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Perform other tasks or assignments as required.
Maintain regular on-site attendance.