CNC Cutting Operator

Great Lakes Stainless; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Stainless in Traverse City, MI is seeking a machine operator to set up and operate CNC cutting equipment for metal sheets. 0-2 years of related experience; reading blueprints and tape measures required; willingness to perform related shop tasks such as assembly, delivery, and packaging.

You will maintain inventory counts, load material, handle prints, logs, and perform daily PM checks; emphasis on safety and accuracy; candidates should read gauges and use calipers.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Must be able to lift 50–90 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
• Experience with CNC or cutting operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accurate count of all flat stock inventories.
• Loads correct material onto the CNC and minimizes errors.
• Distributes prints to next department after job completion.
• Unloads material deliveries and keeps stock organized.
• Processes job orders timely and accurately with correct job numbers.
• Logs time and activity in the shop management system.
• Performs preventative maintenance on cutting equipment.
• Places orders for consumables as needed.
• Cleans work area at end of shift.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers use

Manual handling

Attention to safety

Basic math

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

• Maintains an accurate count of all flat stock inventories as evidenced by periodic audit counts by materials management or supervisor.
• Responsible to load correct material onto the CNC and keeps errors to a minimum as evidenced by supervisor (material sign out sheet).
• Distributes prints to the next department as the job is completed as evidenced by the completed job, Returns program sheets after cutting to programmer.
• Unloads material deliveries as evidenced by stock stored in an organized manner.
• Process job orders in a timely and accurate manner as evidenced by the completed traveler with appropriate job number per machine schedule.
• 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.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance for all equipment used for cutting raw materials as evidenced by a daily PM check.
• Places orders with supervisor for all consumable supplies on an as needed basis as evidenced by the supply requisition form.
• Responsible to clean up area at the end of each shift as evidenced by supervisor's observation.
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in poor lighting, heating and ventilation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in extreme hot and cold conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dirty and noisy areas.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to sketch schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work in tight places.
• Demonstrated ability to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds).
• Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use measuring devices (calipers).
• Demonstrated knowledge of tooling, and uses of tooling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of machine upkeep (Climbing, bending, possible twisting of back).
• 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.