CNC Operator

ARCH • Cincinnati, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records and maintains equipment supplies. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters. Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances. Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available, anticipating needed stock, and placing and expediting orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock. Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches. Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chicks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers. Loads machine by lifting stock into position. Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations. Takes measurements, detects malfunctions, and documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Requirements

• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.
• Anticipates needed stock.
• Places and expedites orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock.
• Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches.
• Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chicks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations.
• Takes measurements.
• Detects malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications.

What This Job Offers

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