CNC Machine Operator

Twin City Die Castings; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) match

Paid Holidays and Vacations

Vision and Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Twin City Die Castings in Watertown, South Dakota, is looking for a CNC Operator for the 2nd shift. Candidates will handle secondary operations, ensuring quality through precise measurements and machine adjustments. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma with experience in machine operations. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and employee ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
• Experience with CNC machine operations and procedures.
• Ability to perform tool offsets using computerized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure specifications.
• Monitor machines for performance and report issues.
• Operate CNC machinery and perform quality checks.

Skills

Precision measuring

Machine operation monitoring

Basic blueprint reading

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC lathes

Coordinate measuring machine

Job description

Job Title

CNC Operator

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Reports to

CNC Shift Supervisor

Schedule

2nd Shift (M-Th 3:15pm - 1:45am)

Wage Scale

$17.00 - $20.00/hr DOQ + applicable shift premium for 2nd shift candidates

Description

Secondary operations include drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, wire brushing, or other secondary operations. Visually checks castings during machine operation and maintains a constant flow of castings through the machine. May also take measurements to ensure conformance to specification and may pack. Operates a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners and visually inspects castings. May also be required to hand grind, file or buff die castings; position die castings for secondary operations. Additionally, some assembly operations may be required. Operates computerized lathes and machining centers. Performs a variety of procedures including boring, milling, turning, etc. Inspects for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem solving skills. Performs tool offsets using computerized equipment. Work from blueprints and machine programming language and the axis system.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Frequency: Continuous 67-100%, Frequent 34-66%, Occasional 1-33%

Strength

• No lifting and carrying of 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 21 to 49 pounds
• Continuous lifting and carrying of 1 to 20 pounds
• Continuous standing
• Continuous sitting
• Frequent walking
• Continuous pull and push

Motion

• Continuous twisting and bending
• Continuous reach (overhead and out-stretched)
• Frequent kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending and stooping

Repetition

• Continuous repetitive motion
• Continuous use of vibratory tools
• Continuous grip, torque and fine manipulation
• Continuous handling/grasping

Other

• Continuous exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes
• Functional vision
• Ability to discern colors
• PPE Required
• No Driving
• Continuous Talking
• Continuous Hearing

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and vibration.
• The employee is continuously exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is continuously exposed to fume or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is continually very loud.

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.

Pay & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) match
• Paid Holidays and Vacations
• Individual Contributor Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance

For the purpose of compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials.