CNC Set Up Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the aerospace and defense industries. The CNC Set Up Operator sets up and operates machines in an assigned area, working under the direction of a Supervisor, Lead Person, and/or Group Leader. The operator performs duties with little or no supervision and is responsible for production quantity, quality, and good machining practices. The role involves obtaining and changing tools, collets, wheels, gaging, and fixtures; interpreting work instructions, GD&T, and blueprints; inspecting parts against specifications; and diagnosing and correcting machining programs. The operator also maintains equipment and tools, completes records, assists with training other operators, and may operate support equipment or multiple machines simultaneously. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–4 years of experience.
- Ability to use all required measurement and inspection equipment.
- Ability to make major adjustments and offsets, including positional moves.
- Ability to change and resharpen tools as necessary.
- Ability to assemble and disassemble production tooling and machinery.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic understanding of company-wide manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and share necessary information.
- Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
- Comfort working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate machines in the assigned area with little or no supervision.
- Obtain required prints, tools, collets, wheels, gaging, and fixtures, and change or replace tools to produce parts to blueprint tolerances and specifications.
- Read and understand work instructions, GD&T, and blueprints.
- Inspect parts during production using micrometers, verniers, gages, and other measuring equipment to ensure compliance with job specifications.
- Diagnose and correct machining programs, and promptly report problems or difficulties to the lead or supervisor.
- Keep the work area, equipment, and tools neat and orderly; perform basic machine maintenance, such as removing chips and adding coolant.
- Maintain required records and other data.
- Assist in training other operators.
- Operate department support equipment as necessary.
- Be responsible for production quantity, quality, and good machining practices.
- Follow company policies and rules, including attendance, break schedules, housekeeping, safety, and security requirements.
- Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
- Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting the next full month after hire.
- Paid holidays starting on day one.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- 401(k) matching retirement plan.
- Employer-funded health reimbursement account.
- Flexible spending account.
- Generous paid time off.
- Dependent care spending account.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance program.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Safety shoe allowance.
- Prescription safety glasses program.
- Shift differentials for second and third shifts.
- Bereavement leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
