CNC Mill Operator I - Portland

Manpower of Richmond•Portland, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an hourly, non-exempt position and reports to the Production Supervisor. A successful CNC Conversational Mill Operator I can safely and efficiently manufacture parts that meet all quality requirements.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED required and related experience
1 year of CNC Mills experience
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to interpret and adhere to blueprints
Capable of understanding and following routing steps
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements
Sound mechanical aptitude with hands-on skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using steady rest
Able to perform machine set up ( install proper chuck jaws and tooling)
Basic understanding of equipment and processes in the area of responsibility
Ability to read precision measuring equipment
Basic programming knowledge or experience, set-up capabilities, tooling knowledge, understanding of feeds and speed and gearing technology
Own basic hand tools at minimum

Nice To Haves

Familiar with ProtoTRAK conversational language

Responsibilities

Work to close tolerances (ie. .0002”)
Machine metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Inspect parts during production using precision measuring instruments
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels
Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary
Edit program for process improvements and troubleshooting
Create programs, setups, and processes for new parts
Familiar with ProtoTRAK conversational language
Mount work pieces in chuck, to faceplate, or to fixtures
Select and install preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or cutters, and automatic tool change magazine; tooling is described on the machine control
Observe numerical control displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts
Turn dials and switches to override program and correct machine performance
Inspect first run piece and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications
Study job packets and organize materials for next order during cycles to reduce cycle and setup time
Pre-set tools before positioning them in mill
Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles when possible
Utilize all types of inspection instruments to check work per print without supervision
Perform basic equipment maintenance
Crosstrain on other plant machinery as required