CNC Mill Programmer Operator
About The Position
The CNC Mill Programmer/Operator programs, sets up, and operates CNC milling machines to produce precision components used in manufacturing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. The role involves interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and material specifications; creating and managing CNC programs; selecting tooling and setting up fixtures; and completing machining operations to meet specified tolerances and quality standards. The employee performs in-process inspections and checks completed parts with precision measuring instruments, makes needed adjustments, monitors tooling wear, and maintains machine oil, coolant, and lubrication levels. The role also includes scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and following safety procedures in a manufacturing or repair shop environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of G-code/G&M code programming.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and tape measures.
- Ability to create and write programs, troubleshoot machine errors, and make offsets and program changes when needed.
- Familiarity with CNC tooling and milling methods.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
- Ability to stand regularly; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; walk frequently; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.
- Wear required safety glasses and hard-sole, closed-toe shoes with a low heel in the manufacturing and repair shops; tie back long hair around hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Horizontal machining experience.
- Mazak experience.
Responsibilities
- Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines to produce parts from drawings through completion.
- Write, store, and retrieve machining programs.
- Review work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and material specifications to plan machining time.
- Communicate special and stock tooling requirements for machines and jobs.
- Read blueprints; operate machines and inspect jobs.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and measuring instruments.
- Machine parts to specifications using milling machines, shapers, and grinders.
- Measure, examine, and test completed parts for defects and conformance to specifications.
- Perform regular in-process inspections of equipment and inspect tooling.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, maintain oil levels, and troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
- Make necessary offsets and program changes and notify supervisors of machine problems.
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Schedule jobs on department machines as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
