CNC Machine Operator

Butler Tech; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Tech in Ohio is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to set up and operate a CNC router and milling machine to produce quality components per blueprint specifications.

You will prepare tooling and machine setups, adjust programs for low-quantity, high-variation runs, inspect products for quality, perform preventive maintenance, and support lean initiatives and 5S to improve shop efficiency while adhering to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing machine equipment.
• Experience with CNC milling / routers / machine centers.
• Must be able to read and use tape measures for precise measurements.
• Must have a basic ability for reading, writing, and computer keyboard skills.
• Experience calibrating and changing tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Participate in team settings in accomplishing daily team production goals.
• Familiar with wood-industry machine programming a plus.
• Experience with graphical based CNC router / milling machine programming a plus (Woodwop / Homag on site).

Responsibilities

• Operate the machines to create all components of manufactured products, in a timely manner that meets the production schedule and quality requirements.
• Prepare and setup machine systems for daily operation and adherence to daily production goals.
• Low quantity and high variation production environment will require ability to change programs and setup machines multiple times daily.
• Inspects each product produced to ensure it meets quality standards and reports any sub-standard quality issues.
• Help maintain machine, ensuring it is always in proper working condition and available for maximum throughput; perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives related to workflow, 5S and overall shop efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager and adheres to safety requirements.

Skills

Machining equipment experience

CNC milling/routers

Tape measures

Basic literacy

Engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Wood programming

Woodworking CNC

Tools

Woodwop

Homag equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Machine Operator sets up and operates a CNC router / milling machine to produce a quality product of specified materials, dimensions, and color.

Description

Job Title:

CNC Machine Operator

The Machine Operator sets up and operates a CNC router / milling machine to produce a quality product of specified materials, dimensions, and color.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operates the machines to create all components of manufactured products, in a timely manner that meets the production schedule and quality requirements.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying instructions, labels, blueprint specifications, and materials.
• Prepare and setup machine systems for daily operation and adherence to daily production goals.
• Low quantity and high variation production environment will require ability to change programs and setup machines multiple times daily.
• Inspects each product produced to ensure it meets quality standards. Notifies supervisor about sub-standard quality issues.
• Help maintain machine, ensuring it is always in proper working condition and available for maximum throughput. Performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives related to workflow, 5S and overall shop efficiency!
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Does all the above in a manner that meets company safety requirements including, but not limited to, wearing safety glasses.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing machine equipment.
• Experience with CNC milling / routers / machine centers
• Must be able to read and use tape measures for precise measurements.
• Must have a basic ability for reading, writing, and computer keyboard skills.
• Experience calibrating and changing tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings.
• Participate in team settings in accomplishing daily team production goals.
• Familiar with wood-industry machine programming a plus
• Experience with graphical based CNC router / milling machine programming a plus (Woodwop / Homag equipment used on site)
• Experience in a Lean MFG environment a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, and using material handling equipment.
• Vision abilities require close vision assessments.
• Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. continually.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Moderately loud noise levels in plant environment.

REPORTING LINE

• This position reports to the Machine Operator Supervisor & Director of Operations