CNC Machine Operator

Southland Industrial Coatings; Louisiana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for their Greensburg location. This role involves operating CNC machinery, ensuring safety and quality standards, and requires strong mechanical skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy fabrication, good communication skills, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy structural fabrication is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings accurately is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining through studying work orders and specifications.
• Configure machinery by entering instructions and setting tool registers.
• Maintain specifications and quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of basic shop mathematics

Experience in heavy structural fabrication

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: SOUTHLAND STEEL FABRICATORS - GREENSBURG, LA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

CNC MACHINE OPERATOR

GENERAL SUMMARY: Produces machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics
• Experience in heavy structural fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols
• Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment

DUTIES:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, plans, materials, specifications, and machine parameters
• Configure mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, calculating requirements, including basic math
• Load machine with work pieces
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces
• Maintain specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, sharpening and replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Meets production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricator’s, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures
  • Maintain orderly and clean work area
  • Attend all required safety meetings
• Inspect equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards
• Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords
• Use hand and power tools safely at all times with correct guards in place
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks

Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),including but not limited to:

• • Fire/flame resistant clothing
  • Heavy flame resistant gloves
  • Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate
  • Steel/hard toe boots
  • Hearing protection

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

In order to do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Wage: DOE

Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check

Management Discretion: The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer

Employment-at-Will: This document does not create an employment contact, either express or implied. All employment is at-will.