CNC Operator I

Borusan Pipe US•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The role works in a manufacturing environment that may be hot or cold depending on the weather and is greasy, dirty, and noisy. It involves lifting, pulling, and/or pushing materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as considerable standing and walking. Personal protective equipment is required, including eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, and hardhats; loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. The employee may stop production when necessary because of possible equipment or pipe damage or a safety concern.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Good hand-eye coordination to read numbers on a CNC screen and good finger dexterity.
Ability to use basic gauges.
Basic computer skills.
Manual dexterity to operate machinery, hand tools, and handheld technical devices.
Intermediate arithmetic skills and ability to read measuring equipment and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines; load and unload parts; make minor machine offsets and tool changes; and measure parts and document quality records.
Set controls and regulate machine speed and coolant flow.
Identify machine malfunctions and inform supervisors.
Compare numerical displays with process-sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.
Manipulate dials and switches, override programs, and correct machine performance.
Ensure the first-run piece meets specifications and spot-check succeeding pieces.
Verify machine settings and program-control data for accuracy.
Ensure finished workpiece dimensions conform to specifications.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
Handle machine malfunctions by adjusting machine controls.
Calculate machine speed and the size and position of cuts.
Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operations.
Perform daily maintenance checks.
Follow all PPE policies and safety rules.
Verify equipment is workable for safety purposes.
Check materials against work-order instructions.
Start machining operations according to work instructions.
Check product dimensions and tolerances with Thread Inspectors.
Complete production reports.
Keep the area around the machine clean and orderly, including materials, tools, equipment, and personal belongings.
Independently set up API- and buttress-compatible semi-premiums.
Train other operators.
Resolve basic machining issues, including chatter, dimensional issues, and bad API molds.
Change machine jaws.
Maintain good housekeeping and keep the work area free of debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Stop production when deemed necessary because of possible equipment or pipe damage or a safety concern.