CNC Operator - Swing Shift
About The Position
The CNC Operator oversees the safe and precise fabrication of CLT panels by operating and maintaining CNC machines. Core responsibilities include preparing and reviewing toolpaths, monitoring machine performance, identifying material defects, conducting accurate measurements, maintaining production documentation, and ensuring product quality. The Operator also maintains a clean and organized work area as part of standard CNC operations. These duties require strong communication with production supervisors, programmers, and design teams while upholding safety, cleanliness, and efficiency standards.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with CNC operations
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Strong math skills.
- Highly proficient with use of tape measures and other basic tools.
- Highly proficient with use of calipers and precision measuring equipment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds & being on feet for most of the day.
- Well organized, creative problem solver, and maintains a positive attitude.
- Capable of operating effectively during periods with deadlines.
- Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
- Reliable individual with excellent time and attendance record.
Nice To Haves
- technical degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain product flow and meets production schedule
- Follows CNC operational SOPs
- Maintains operational readiness and monitors machine for maintenance requirements
- Identify defects in panel or product before milling
- Downloads and reviews toolpaths making modifications for shifts in pieces to avoid defect and creating trim cuts.
- Run simulations prior to cutting as required
- Runs calibration checks as needed
- Maintain production information and Kanban status in Zoho
- Accurately labels child pieces from parent pieces
- Effectively communicates with supervisor, programmer and design team
- Measure dimensions of finished panels to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished panel dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
- Identify remove and replace dull cutting tools.
- Removes trimmings and falloff during interruptions as needed to avoid machine damage.
- Keeps inside of CNC machine, tools, and overall system (tables, cable trays, etc.) clean
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
