CNC Operator I

Armstrong World Industries•Marshfield, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Final Department Supervisor, this position is responsible for editing and loading programs, technical support and the day-to-day operation of the plant’s CNC machines, namely the Weeke CNC machine. As an integrated member of the production team, ensure all work in the area is being performed in a safe manner and in support of the Plant and Company safety rules, policies, standards and expectations. High attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills. Oversee the operation of the machine ensuring safe work practices as well as keeping the CNC work area a safe work environment for all that work or enter the area. (including, but not limited to ensuring that all workers in the area understand the safety features of the equipment (safety photo eyes, E-stops, etc.), that the area is in a clean/organized state to prevent slip/trips and any other safety risks, bring to the attention of management any safety concerns that need to be addressed outside of your control). Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Ensure the uploading of all programmed jobs, setting up to run the job (both in the CNC program and tooling selection), and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping production records; labeling manufactured products for shipment/secondary work; maintaining equipment and supplies. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Capable of using calipers and other precision measuring devices. Inspect and validate that the base Marshfield raw material meets quality specs to be machined into the purchase order’s finished product. (Have a solid understanding and execute work against product quality specifications) Programs the CNC by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. Sets-up the CNC for operations by ensuring that the tool carriage/head is in home position and understanding the proper reference points on the table for the upcoming job, proper tools selected, stock pushers and all other machine devices are in proper safe position and ready to execute machining tasks. Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to quality standards. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications if needed and is willing to participate in training on site or offsite with proper vendor(s) if needed to optimize full functionality of the process or equipment. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; better the overall process flow or efficiency. When the CNC is not in use, the CNC Technician will assist with other job tasks as defined by his manager or other members of the plant management team. Perform any other function the supervisor deems necessary.

Requirements

GED or High School diploma.
Ability to interact well with others in the common pursuit of working safely while producing material that meets all quality attributes and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of and understanding of the forming process for the Marshfield products.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to edit and load programs.
Ability to provide technical support.
Ability to operate CNC machines.
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to keep production records.
Ability to label manufactured products.
Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
Ability to plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Ability to use calipers and other precision measuring devices.
Ability to inspect and validate raw material quality.
Ability to program CNC machines.
Ability to set up CNC machines for operations.
Ability to verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces.
Ability to maintain specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools.
Ability to adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Ability to maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Ability to maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Ability to document actions by completing production and quality logs.
Ability to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Willingness to participate in training on site or offsite.
Ability to accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Ability to explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and improve process flow or efficiency.
Ability to assist with other job tasks when the CNC is not in use.
Ability to perform any other function the supervisor deems necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Weeke CNC machine.
Experience with editing and loading programs.
Experience with technical support for CNC machines.
Experience with operating CNC machines.
Experience with maintaining quality and safety standards.
Experience with keeping production records.
Experience with labeling manufactured products.
Experience with maintaining equipment and supplies.
Experience with planning machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Experience with interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Experience with calipers and other precision measuring devices.
Experience with inspecting and validating raw material quality.
Experience with programming CNC machines.
Experience with setting up CNC machines for operations.
Experience with verifying settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces.
Experience with maintaining specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools.
Experience with adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Experience with maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Experience with maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Experience with documenting actions by completing production and quality logs.
Experience with updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Willingness to participate in training on site or offsite.
Experience with accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Experience with exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and improve process flow or efficiency.
Experience with assisting with other job tasks when the CNC is not in use.
Experience with performing any other function the supervisor deems necessary.

Responsibilities

Editing and loading programs for CNC machines.
Providing technical support for CNC machines.
Operating the plant's CNC machines, specifically the Weeke CNC machine.
Ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner and in support of safety rules, policies, standards, and expectations.
Overseeing machine operation, ensuring safe work practices, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Uploading programmed jobs, setting up jobs for running (including program and tooling selection).
Operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
Maintaining quality and safety standards.
Keeping production records.
Labeling manufactured products for shipment/secondary work.
Maintaining equipment and supplies.
Planning machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Using calipers and other precision measuring devices.
Inspecting and validating raw material to ensure it meets quality specifications.
Executing work against product quality specifications.
Programming the CNC by entering instructions, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
Calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
Proving part programs.
Setting up the CNC for operations, ensuring proper tool carriage/head position, reference points, selected tools, and stock pusher positions.
Verifying settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces.
Maintaining specifications by observing operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools.
Adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Participating in training on-site or off-site as needed.
Accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
Exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and improve process flow or efficiency.
Assisting with other job tasks when the CNC is not in use, as defined by management.
Performing any other function the supervisor deems necessary.

Benefits

Prorated 80 hours of vacation and 24 hours sick time
10 paid holidays
Wellness Day
STD
LTD
401k match
medical/RX
dental
vision
life insurance
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration.