CNC Machine Operator

Graham Manufacturing•City of Batavia, NY

9d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Perform setups, troubleshoot problems, fill out necessary inspection documentation, and help contribute to continuous improvement. Reports directly to Production Supervisor or his/her designate. This role is responsible for production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, and is qualified to perform special processes as needed. The operator will work from drawings, specifications, manuals, and codes to set up machine tools, and obtain cutting tools, gages, paperwork, and other necessary requirements for the specified job. They will investigate special machining instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements, and read and modify G&M programming and macros. The operator will also use CAM software to program basic features, and basic math and trigonometry to manufacture and verify components. Inspection and setup of castings and weldments are required to ensure all critical features finish in tolerance. The role involves selecting proper tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting techniques for various super alloys and stainless steels. Depending on the size of the work, incumbents may operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories. An assortment of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, gage blocks, and gage pins will be used to ensure conformity. The operator must consistently meet customer’s quality requirements and expectations, and follow instructions, both oral and written. They must be able to interpret GD&T and work instruction documentation. The role includes providing instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and participating in the training of other employees of lesser classification. Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or their designate are also part of this role. Safety and housekeeping are critical, with work potentially requiring the use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift, and cranes to move parts. Maintaining a clean work area, practicing safety at all times, following safety policies and procedures, speaking up when others are non-compliant, and wearing all required safety equipment are essential. The role also involves keeping an open mind to continuous improvement suggestions, bringing suggestions to the appropriate team member, demonstrating initiative, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job, following up with a supervisor on professional development goals, and showing a desire to grow with the company.

Requirements

Technical Trades School or Journeyperson
High school GED Required
4+ years of machining experience.
Must be willing to work overtime as required.
Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies.
Strong organization and time management skills.
High attention to detail.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.
Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Minimal travel may be required

Responsibilities

Perform setups, troubleshoot problems, and fill out necessary inspection documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Set up machine tools, and obtain cutting tools, gages, paperwork, and other necessary requirements.
Investigate special machining instructions to conform to Quality Assurance requirements.
Read and modify G&M programming and macros.
Use CAM software to program basic features.
Use basic math and trigonometry to manufacture and verify components.
Inspect and set up castings and weldments to ensure all critical features finish in tolerance.
Select proper tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting techniques for various super alloys and stainless steels.
Operate a variety of material handling equipment including jibs, overhead cranes, and their accessories.
Use an assortment of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, gage blocks, and gage pins to ensure conformity.
Consistently meet customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
Follow instructions, both oral and written.
Interpret GD&T and work instruction documentation.
Provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist.
Participate in the training of other employees of lesser classification.
Maintain a clean work area with no clutter.
Practice safety at all times while at work.
Follow safety policies and procedures and speak up when others are non-compliant.
Wear all safety equipment for the area of work.
Keep an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions.
Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.
Demonstrate initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
Follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
Take an interest and let it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.