CNC Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kentucky is seeking skilled individuals for a production role. Candidates will be responsible for reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and ensuring quality standards. A sign-on bonus and shift premiums are offered, along with a skills test during the hiring process. Ideal candidates should have basic mechanical skills and the ability to follow instructions.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Shift Premium

Qualifications

• Skills test may be administered to gauge proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and job travelers for specifications.
• Monitor operations and adjust tool positions.
• Conduct inspections as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Math Skills

Blueprint Reading

Measurement

Mechanical Aptitude

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore Gauges

Thread Gauges

Job description

Job Description

We're offering a $2,600 sign-on bonus and a $3 shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts! Pay will be based on experience, and a skills test may be administered during the interview process.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Read Blueprints and Specifications: Interpret blueprints and job travelers for part specifications including dimensions, tooling instructions, and operation sequences.
2. Tool Regulation: Monitor operations and adjust tool positions and actions as necessary.
3. Inspection: Conduct inspections as required by job sheets, supervisors, and the QC department.
4. Nonconforming Parts: Identify and segregate nonconforming parts.
5. Secondary Operations: Perform deburring, cleaning, and other secondary operations on produced parts.
6. Maintenance: Keep machines and tools clean and lubricated.

Desired Skills

(A skills test may be administered during the interview process to gauge proficiency)

• Troubleshooting: Ability to perform minor troubleshooting and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Math Skills: Understanding of basic math principles.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints.
• Measurement: Capable of using measurement tools to verify part conformance.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic mechanical skills and familiarity with tools used in machining.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Equipment/Machinery Used

• Primary Machines: Operate primary machines in the work area.
• Hoists: Use manual and powered hoists.
• Secondary Machines: Operate secondary machines for deburring and finishing parts.
• Transport Tools: Use carts, baskets, and boxes for transporting finished parts.
• Measuring Instruments: Use calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other inspection tools.

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