CNC Cutting Operator

Great Lakes Stainless; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Stainless is seeking a CNC cutting operator in Michigan with 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or related areas. You will set up and operate a machine to cut metal sheets, read blueprints, and follow job travelers.

You may also assist in assembly, pickups, and packaging as needed, with potential shift-based varied tasks. The role requires basic measurement and blueprint-reading skills, attendance at standard safety practices, and willingness to perform additional tasks as

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints, read a tape measure, and fill out inventory sheets.
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or a related area.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes or sets up a machine to cut metal sheets and operates it efficiently.
• Maintains accurate counts of flat stock inventories and materials management.
• Loads correct material onto the CNC and minimizes errors.
• Distributes prints to next department and returns program sheets after cutting.
• Unloads materials and keeps stock organized.
• Processes job orders on time with proper job numbers per machine schedule.
• Logs labor time in the shop management system for accurate reporting.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cutting equipment.
• Places orders for consumables as needed and keeps area clean at shift end.
• Performs other duties as required, including assembly, pickup/delivery, and packaging.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

Apprenticeship or formal training in manufacturing

Tools

CNC machine

Calipers

Job description

Job summary:

Sets-up and operates a machine that cuts metal sheets. Requires 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a similar field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position is not guaranteed a full 40 hours per week of cutting work; depending on production needs, the operator may be assigned other tasks in the shop, including but not limited to assembly assistance, pickup and delivery, and packaging.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains an accurate count of all flat stock inventories as evidenced by periodic audit counts by materials management or supervisor.

2. Responsible to load correct material onto the CNC and keeps errors to a minimum as evidenced by supervisor (material sign out sheet).

3. Distributes prints to the next department as the job is completed as evidenced by the completed job, Returns program sheets after cutting to programmer.

4. Unloads material deliveries as evidenced by stock stored in an organized manner.

5. Process job orders in a timely and accurate manner as evidenced by the completed traveler with appropriate job number per machine schedule.

6. Logs into the shop management computer system to allow for an accurate accounting of time spent on a particular job as evidenced by labor reports produced by the E2 system.

7. Responsible for preventative maintenance for all equipment used for cutting raw materials as evidenced by a daily PM check.

8. Places orders with supervisor for all consumable supplies on an as needed basis as evidenced by the supply requisition form.

9. Responsible to clean up area at the end of each shift as evidenced by supervisor's observation.

10. Other duties as required by supervisor, which may include assembly assistance, pickup and delivery, and packaging as production needs require.

Minimum Requirements:

May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a manufacturing field. Must be able to read blueprints, read a tape measure and fill out inventory sheets. A valid driver's license preferred.

Abilities Required:

1. Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, tools and equipment.

3. Demonstrated ability to work in poor lighting, heating and ventilation.

4. Demonstrated ability to work in extreme hot and cold conditions.

5. Demonstrated ability to work in dirty and noisy areas.

6. Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools.

7. Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints.

8. Demonstrated ability to sketch schematics.

9. Demonstrated ability to work in tight places.

10. Demonstrated ability to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds).

11. Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping.

12. Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

13. Demonstrated ability to use measuring devices (calipers).

14. Demonstrated knowledge of tooling, and uses of tooling.

15. Demonstrated knowledge of machine upkeep (Climbing, bending, possible twisting of back).

16. Demonstrated ability to keep other safe, you safe, and the machine safe while operating.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.