CNC Operator / Programmer

The Eastern Company • Strongsville, OH

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About The Position

The CNC Operator / Programmer sets up and operates CNC machines in a work-cell environment, makes control adjustments to meet quality and print specifications, and handles materials and tooling needed for production. The position produces samples for engineering or short-run production and writes programs using BobCad or equivalent software. CNC, laser, and brake press operators cross-train on all machines and may perform work across these operations.

The role also includes maintaining machine performance, completing assigned preventive maintenance, inspecting work for conformance, and supporting an efficient, clean, and safe department through daily 5S practices. The operator helps colleagues grow and looks for ways to expand and improve the department’s work.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of cutting tools and their capabilities, including where and why to use them.
• Good working knowledge of CNC control operation to make necessary setup adjustments and maintain machines safely and efficiently.
• Qualified to operate material-handling equipment such as a lift truck and hoist.
• Ability to read and understand prints and quality specifications and use measuring devices to verify conformance.
• Contour Cam, BobCad, or equivalent software experience required.
• Willingness to make useful suggestions and help grow the department.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of differences in materials used in manufacturing.
• High school graduation with two years of CNC machining.
• Two years of experience operating a CNC machine desired.
• Machining or training-school certificates demonstrating proficiency desired.
• Two years of experience in CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Help other employees in the department grow.
• Set up and operate CNC machines in a work-cell environment.
• Adjust CNC machine controls as needed to meet quality and print specifications and work-order instructions.
• Move, store, and load machines with materials and associated tooling for work-cell operations.
• Produce samples for engineering or short-run production as required.
• Write programs using BobCad or equivalent software.
• Cross-train on CNC, laser, and brake press machines.
• Feed metal parts into a brake press for specified bends.
• Program the laser for part-cutting requirements.
• Load metal sheets into the laser and remove skeletons after cutting; clean the scrap area.
• Add coolant to CNC mill and lathe machines at the beginning of the shift.
• Cut bars to job specifications and load bars into lathes for cutting.
• Oversee department jobs to help ensure they run efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and perform assigned scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient department by following 5S lean principles.
• Look for other shop jobs that can be run on CNC equipment to help the department grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED