1st Shift CNC Operator

Red Head Brass, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Head Brass, LLC is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to setup, run, adjust, and operate numerically controlled machines on repetitive work under supervision. You will follow work instructions, recognize and report programming errors, and make corrections, inspecting parts on lathes or mills.

You will load stock, set feeds and speeds, read drawings, meet production standards, and maintain accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training is a plus.
• Attention to time management and results-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and related computer functions.
• Ability to learn machine operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Willingness to assist in continuous improvement goals (safety, quality, cost, delivery).

Responsibilities

• Load machines with multiple lengths of stock.
• Set machine feeds, speeds, and feeds for material cutting characteristics.
• May set up and/or operate two or more machines simultaneously as directed by supervisor.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and make corrective adjustments.
• Work from drawings, specifications, charts, and layouts to ensure tolerances.
• Meet or exceed production requirements and quality standards.
• Use micrometer, calipers, depth gage, bore gage, thread gauge, and height gauges.
• Work from complex drawings, specifications, programming, setup instructions and data.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately with attention to detail.
• Proceed under general supervision; instruction and guidance provided on setup and programming changes.
• Work is subject to process and final inspection and test.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Time management

Manufacturing processes

On-the-job training

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fuji machine experience

Job description

Description

Perform set up, run, adjust, and operate numerically controlled machine tools on repetitive work under general supervision, from work instructions, recognize and report programming errors and make corrections, inspect and measure parts on lathes or mills.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load machines with multiple lengths of stock, as is standard operating procedure
• Select and set machine automatic feed, speeds, and feeds for type of material cutting characteristics and to ensure production standards and quality requirements are met
• May set up and/or operate two or more machines simultaneously as directed by supervisor
• Diagnose machine malfunctions, setup and operating difficulties, causing deviations and make corrective adjustments
• Work from drawings, specifications, charts, and layouts to ensure cut length tolerances are correct
• Meet or exceed production requirements, quality standards
• Use micrometer, calipers, depth gage, bore gage, thread, and height gages
• Work from complicated drawings, specifications, programming, set up instructions and data
• Complete all required paperwork accurately, attention to detail
• Proceed under general supervision; instruction and guidance provided on set up and operating difficulties, new work, and program variations
• Work is subject to process and final inspection and test
• Keep work area clean and organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires standing, lifting and bending
• Impact, crush, cut and pinch-point knowledge
• Chemical exposure, SDS awareness
• Seasonal warm, cold

EDUCATION, PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES, ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent, vocational and or Fuji machine experience a plus
• Attention to time management, results-oriented
• Related computer functions, knowledge of manufacturing process functions
• On the job training, comprehension of machine operating procedures and adherence to safety protocols
• Assist in meeting overall company continuous improvement goals of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity