CNC Operator

Snap-on Inc•Elizabethton, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

Snap-on Elizabethton, Tennessee is seeking CNC Operators to manufacture professional-grade tools. The CNC Operator safely sets up and operates machining, automation, and polishing equipment within a production cell, performing required quality checks according to the control plan. Operators may rotate among ratchet body cells, support continuous improvement, and meet or exceed productivity requirements. Flexibility to work overtime is required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals and fractions.
  • Ability to work from drawings, specifications, and formulas involving limited detail.
  • Ability to use and interpret measuring equipment.
  • Use precise judgment to plan and perform work and determine the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within recognized or standard methods and procedures.
  • Flexibility to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

  • Level 4 CRC preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Measure finished workpieces with precision instruments, templates, and fixtures to verify they meet specifications.
  • Remove and replace dull cutting tools; maintain machines and replace broken or worn tools.
  • Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitor machines during operation, listen for signs of dull cutting tools, and adjust machines as needed.
  • Adjust machine feeds and speeds, change cutting tools, and adjust machine controls when necessary.
  • Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling according to machining sequences.
  • Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and determine the size and position of cuts.
  • Check that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machining.
  • Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions.
  • Consult supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or errors.
  • Monitor machine operation and control-panel displays.
  • Clean machines as needed.
  • Stack or load finished items into containers.
  • Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
  • Rotate among ratchet body cells as needed.
  • Meet and exceed required productivity levels.
  • Support and follow 6-S and TPM requirements, and wear company-approved personal protective equipment.
  • Perform required quality checks according to the quality control plan.
  • Support continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.
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