CNC Operator - 2nd Shift

Watertown Plant • Watertown, SD

10h • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Secondary operations include drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, wire brushing, or other secondary operations. Visually checks castings during machine operation and maintains a constant flow of castings through the machine. May also take measurements to ensure conformance to specification and may pack. Operates a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners and visually inspects castings. May also be required to hand grind, file or buff die castings; position die castings for secondary operations. Additionally, some assembly operations may be required. Operates computerized lathes and machining centers. Performs a variety of procedures including boring, milling, turning, etc. Inspects for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem solving skills. Performs tool offsets using computerized equipment. Work from blueprints and machine programming language and the axis system.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) match
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Individual Contributor Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) – you chose the plan that’s best for you and your family!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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