CNC Machine Operator

Professional Plastics; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Professional Plastics is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to perform a variety of CNC and manual machine operations on plastic and metal parts. The role requires reading drawings and process sheets, setting up machines, and ensuring parts meet precise tolerances.

The ideal candidate has prior machine operation experience and may hold CNC certification. High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 1–3 years in a machine operator role. Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operation experience is required.
• CNC machine certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC/Mills, Lathes, Routers and/or saws to machine plastic or metal pieces to spec.
• Interpret drawings, program sheets and process sheets to determine work.
• Perform diversified operations on CNC machines and maintain tolerances.
• Inspect pieces to ensure quality and verify dimensions.

Skills

Machine operation

CNC certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines, i.e. Mills, Lathes, Routers and/or saws to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties
• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done
• Performs diversified operations on numerical controlled machines
• Performs a variety of related operations to close and interrelated tolerances
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine sequence and dimensions of finished work piece
• Attaches fixtures to machine according to setup instructions
• Manipulates controls to start machine
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications
• Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies
• Adjusts machine according to specifications
• Cleans machine parts and performs machine maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous machine operation experience is required.
• CNC machine certification a plus.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years experience in a machine operator role

Benefits Package

• DailyPay - Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran