Senior CNC Operator

Astronics Corporation•Clackamas, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics-PECO is seeking a Senior CNC Operator to lead and mentor the CNC department and support growing production demand. The position supports the CNC machining team by assigning daily tasks and priorities provided by the Production Supervisor, training operators, setting up and operating CNC machines, troubleshooting machining issues, and verifying finished parts against specifications. The operator also maintains equipment and work areas, follows quality and safety standards, and contributes to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Five or more years of related experience and/or training preferred.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
Ability to interpret GD&T callouts and follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to obtain a forklift license.
Ability to obtain an overhead hoist license.
Ability to stand and reach regularly; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and walk, talk, or hear occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 95 pounds.
Natural or corrected near vision (Jaeger J1), color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work an eight-hour shift and overtime as assigned.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Mastercam or CAM programming experience desired.
Trigonometry skills desired.

Responsibilities

Train and mentor CNC operators in their duties and responsibilities.
Assign daily tasks and priorities to the CNC machining team as provided by the Production Supervisor.
Perform basic shop math, including arithmetic and conversions between fractions and decimals.
Interpret blueprints, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements, including GD&T callouts.
Create basic machine fixturing.
Complete machine setups independently within the required setup time, including vise, 5-axis, and tooling setups.
Load programs and follow revision-control procedures.
Inspect tooling for wear or damage, select suitable tooling or substitutions, measure and touch off tools, and load tooling.
Follow G/M code commands and make adjustments at the machine.
Troubleshoot machining issues.
Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, collisions, and out-of-tolerance features.
Verify finished parts conform to specifications.
Operate micrometers, dial and digital calipers, Tesa height gauges, veneer gauges, thread gauges, go/no-go pins, and other measuring equipment.
Attend Quality Manual Standards Training and apply quality standards.
Follow safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Maintain machine equipment by checking, filling, draining, and cleaning coolant, oil, magazines, tool tapers, and other assigned items.
Empty chip bins and clean work areas and equipment.
Identify opportunities for improvement by recognizing the 8 wastes and supporting continuous improvement.
Report consistently and on time, work an eight-hour shift, and work overtime as assigned.