CNC Machine Operator

PowerRail Inc.; Exeter Township, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

PowerRail Inc. in Exeter, PA is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to set up, run, and monitor CNC machines, load tooling, and measure parts to tight tolerances. The role requires following process specs and safety procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position offers hours from 7AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, with an expected 40 hours per week and a starting pay from $17.00 per hour. Physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work onsite is required, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties as listed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• High attention to safety and precision.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions with precision instruments to specifications.
• Mount, align, and secure tools and fixtures on machines.
• Monitor machines and adjust for wear or faults.
• Enter new specifications into CNC programs.
• Transfer commands and load control media into machine controllers.

Skills

CNC operation

Measurement tools

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC controllers

Precision instruments

Job description

CNC Machine Operator

Post Date: April 1, 2026 Hours: Monday - Friday 7AM to 3:30PM Location: PowerRail Corporate - Exeter, PA

182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643

Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
• Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computers
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools
• Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions
• Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation
• Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or crane
• Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels
• Set up future jobs while machines are operating
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production
• Stack or load finished items or place items on conveyor systems or pallets
• Control coolant systems
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags
• Enter commands or load control media, such as tapes, cards, or disks, into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions
• Lay out and mark areas of parts to be shot peened and fill hoppers with shot
• Examine electronic components for defects or completeness of laser-beam trimming

Qualifications / Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature variations caused by the weather.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend or stoop; use hands to operate computers, tools or equipment; talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Additional Details

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance