CNC Operator Manufacturing

BLHI•Lancaster, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC equipment to produce parts that meet dimensional and quality requirements. This role involves performing inspections, maintaining tooling, and contributing to process improvements. The operator will also ensure quality control, safety protocols are followed, and collaborate with team members on process enhancements.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
High school diploma or equivalent qualification
At least 2 years of experience working with CNC equipment
Solid understanding of proper CNC and machining procedures, including the use of mills, drills, taps, cut-offs, feeds and speeds, lubrication rates, and other machinery functions
Programming with Conversational instead of traditional G-code and M-code
Work with different materials, thicknesses, and part geometry
The proper use of hand tools
Ability to read and interpret the product prints to develop a machining process with the correct tooling and machine parameters
Knowledge of strapping and rigging for the use of overhead cranes
Ability to understand dimensions in both Metric and Imperial systems
Ability to understand and convert dimensions between decimals and fractions
Understanding tolerancing, inspection procedures, and the proper use of calibrated quality tooling
Knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations
Ability to stand / walk / work on a concrete floor for 10 hours per day
Good physical stamina (lifting heavy equipment) and ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to operate machinery in a safe and controlled manner
Ownership of safety practices

Responsibilities

Do a complete set-up and prepare the equipment for processing
Maintain all tooling, clamping, hardware, and software for optimal processes
Perform part inspections as required using tooling including but not limited to calipers, angle gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges
Follow production schedules
Ready parts for final or next operations by inspecting, cleaning, deburring, or other actions as needed
Program parts into the equipment, review, and adjust as needed to produce a part that meets dimensional and quality requirements
Use of lifting devices to move product
Maintain a clean and organized workplace and perform daily cleaning and preventive maintenance duties as needed
Develop continuous improvement of processes through hardware, software, or general process improvements
Other duties as assigned
Inspect sub-components and assembled products for any defects or non-compliance to prints.
Document as required per the quality system
Visually inspect all products for defects per specifications
Ensure that safety protocols are followed while in the facility
Report all safety concerns to supervision immediately
Provide input, collaborate with Harden team members, and implement process improvements to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost