CNC Mill Operator I

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

About The Position

The CNC Mill Operator I safely and efficiently manufactures parts that meet quality requirements. This hourly, non-exempt position reports to the Production Supervisor. The operator works to close tolerances, sets up and operates CNC machines with minimal supervision, inspects parts using precision measuring instruments, performs basic equipment maintenance, and may cross-train on other plant machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and related experience.
One year of proven CNC mill experience.
Overhead crane experience.
Ford truck experience.
Ability to perform light CNC editing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interpret and follow blueprints and routing information.
Ability to inspect work and meet quality requirements.
Sound mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using a steady rest.
Ability to perform machine setup, including installing 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, setup capabilities, tooling knowledge, and understanding of feeds, speeds, and gearing technology.
Some fixturing knowledge.
Own basic hand tools at minimum.
Minimal layout capabilities.
Basic product knowledge.
Able to stand for prolonged periods.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Machine steel, stainless steel, and aluminum parts to close tolerances.
Inspect parts during production and verify that work conforms to prints and quality requirements.
Monitor and maintain machine fluid levels and perform basic equipment maintenance.
Read process sheets, blueprints, sketches, job packets, and routing information to determine machining, dimensions, setup, and operating requirements.
Edit pre-written programs with supervision when necessary and make program edits for process improvements and troubleshooting.
Mount workpieces in chucks, on faceplates, or in fixtures.
Select and install preset tooling in the sequence specified on the process sheet.
Monitor numerical-control displays and compare settings with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and machining speeds.
Override programs using machine controls to correct machine performance.
Inspect the first-run piece and spot-check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.
Organize materials for the next order during machine cycles to reduce cycle and setup time.
Preset tools before positioning them in the mill.
Set up and operate another machine tool during machining cycles.
Set up and operate CNC machines using setup sheets and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Use inspection instruments to check work to the print without supervision.
Determine appropriate cutting tools, machine speeds, and feeds.
Cross-train on other plant machinery as required.