CNC Operator - 2nd shift

ABEC Inc•Springfield, MO

just now•Onsite

About The Position

ABEC – Join a team that keeps production moving. In this CNC Operator role, you’ll do more than run machines — you’ll assist with programming, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback that drives continuous improvement across the operation. This is a full time, 2nd shift role with our Springfield, MO team! A company that prioritizes employee safety and maintains SHARP certification. A team focused on continuous improvement and innovation. A company that stands behind the quality of its work and products. Be part of a growing organization with a new facility opening in Wilson, NC. Work in a temperature-controlled shop environment. Contribute to the production of equipment used to manufacture life-enhancing medications. The CNC Operator will be responsible for setting up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Requirements

2 years in Machine Shop Environment preferred
2 years’ experience in Mechanical Field
Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. / 23 kilograms
Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site
Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor
You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items
Exposure to loud noises
Ability to wear personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC equipment
Program and edit CNC machines using G-code
Troubleshoot machining and production issues to maintain efficiency and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations
Reads and understands setup sheet, specifications and drawings to determine setup procedures, machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.
Attaches fixtures to machine and position and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
Selects and installs proper cutting tools.
Loads programs in machine control unit or enters commands to retrieve machine instructions from database.
Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in instructions.
Measures and inspects first work piece for conformance to specifications and quality standards.
Machine high tolerance components to drawing specifications using primarily lathe and milling machines.
Fabricate specialty parts
Recommend improvements.
Conduct operations in a safe manner
Maintains machines
Follow all safety rules and policies
Execute other tasks as assigned
Ability to travel when required
Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.