CNC Machine Operator Night Shift 7pm - 7am

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Transfer, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machine Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC Lathes for machining aerospace parts. This role involves working as part of a two or three-person cell, performing equipment setups, quality inspections, SPC, tracking material, and packaging finished parts. The operator will work from instructions, pre-programmed coding, and operational data, verifying material to work order details. They will operate the control console, check work position, interpret part drawings, and use measuring instruments for inspection. The position requires the ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot equipment independently. Responsibilities include safely loading and unloading parts, reading job orders, checking dimensional data against specifications, maintaining a clean work area, and operating material handling equipment. The role also involves measuring and understanding statistical process control (SPC), completing paperwork, and preparing parts for transport. The operator will interpret blueprints, sketches, CNC program printouts, and process sheets to set up machining. They will operate FANUC CNC control consoles, edit parameters for tool and wear offsets, and recognize and use appropriate tooling. The position also includes assisting in machine shop organization, performing daily cleaning and light maintenance, providing feedback for process improvement, and communicating effectively. Flexibility with time and schedule is required to ensure product availability. All work must be performed in accordance with the PCC Code of Conduct.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
At least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy manufacturing.
Fanuc CNC control experience preferred.
Working knowledge of dimensional tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Basic Math Skills (Algebra, Trigonometry).
Must have attention for detail and responsible for the quality of the material he/she handles.
Strong work ethic.
Positive attitude and a team player.
Willingness to learn & detail-oriented.
Must be willing to work shifts and overtime as needed, including 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules and standards.
Work from instructions, pre-programmed coding, and operational data and verifies material(s) to work order details.
Operate control console and check work position at specified reference points, interprets part drawings and uses required measuring instruments to inspect work.
Ability to setup, operate and troubleshoot equipment without assistance.
Properly and safely load and unload parts using hoist or hand controlled overhead crane.
Read job orders and identify required operation specifications.
Check and record dimensional data against process sheets, blueprints or sketches or with templates, to insure that work is done to required specifications.
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Operate forklift truck or other material handling equipment to move tooling, raw material, pallets, boxes and other items as required.
Measure and understand statistical process control (SPC) on cut parts and enter data into SPC computer.
Performs inspection, completes paperwork and prepares parts for transport to next process.
Interpret blueprints or sketches, CNC program printouts and process sheets to determine and set-up machining as required.
Operate FANUC CNC control console to set proper feed rates, speed and depth of cut for cutting various geometries.
Use precision measuring instruments such as electronic gauging equipment depth gauges, and calipers, micrometers in setting-up required tolerances.
Edit parameters for tool and wear offsets.
Understands and interprets FANUC G-code programming.
Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
Assists in the organization and maintenance of the machine shop work environment.
Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.
Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery.
Provides constant feedback and input into process improvement within the department.
Communicates honestly, accurately, professionally and respectfully with others and demonstrates effective listening skills.
Is flexible with time and schedule to assure product availability to customer or company as circumstances warrant.
Performs other miscellaneous functions within the department as needed.
Performs all work in accordance with the PCC Code of Conduct.