CNC Operator I - 1st Shift

Patriot Aluminum Products LLC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be a member of the CNC Team in our Louisa, VA facility. Your daily responsibilities will include horizontal lathe setup and operation, with a meticulous focus on throughput and quality. As a CNC Machine Operator at Patriot, you will play a vital role in increasing efficiencies and growing our manufacturing operations.

Requirements

2 years of experience (or combined education and experience) in a multiple machine, cellular CNC manufacturing environment.
Understands/interprets CAD/CAM data, prints and sketches.
Ability to select and load CNC programs required for the task.
Ability to install cutting tools, with knowledge of all associated machine parameters.
Experience working safely with steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
Proficiency with the use of precision measuring tools (e.g. micrometers, calipers) to ensure finished parts meet or exceed fabrication standards.
Monitors and maintains necessary coolant and machining fluid levels at all times.
Performs quality inspections and secondary operations such as deburring.
Exhibits mastery of basic shop math and metric conversions.
Always a team player with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up horizontal machine centers and lathes. Vertical CNC machining experience a plus.
Proficiency in performing machine setups.
Knowledge of required machining speeds and feeds.
Ability to analyze operations and advise on cycle time reductions and process improvements.
Confidently inspect cutting tools for wear and perform needed adjustments or changes.
Ability to interpret and work with solid modeling software.
Provide cross-training for CNC team personnel when necessary.
Sit-down and stand-up forklift experience, preferred.