CNC Operator

Sandvik • Batavia, IL

2d

About The Position

The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs. Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Strong math skills to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
• Develops skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
• Understands own tasks and how they relate to others in the team.
• Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; has limited opportunity to solve problems.
• Requires basic communication skills and common courtesy.
• Use assigned methods, tools and processes.
• Support sharing of best practices.
• Light work that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions.
• Prolonged periods of standing at a machine.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of CNC Operator experience is preferred.
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal.
• A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Programming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the setup and offsets.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.
• Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.
• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.
• Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers.
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
• Other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees