CNC Machining Operator III

Sparrow Company; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator to set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or technical certification, and the ability to work with various materials. This role involves ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience operating CNC Machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform tool wear offsets.
• Experience with materials like Inconel, Cooper, Aluminum, and Titanium.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC Machines.
• Perform quality assurance measurements and document defects.
• Support manufacturing engineers in daily production and projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma, GED, or Technical School certificate

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometer

Pin gauge

Job description

• Set up, operate and troubleshoot CNC Machines to achieve first article.

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and work instructions or MIPs proficiently.

• Properly and safely load and unload parts and raw material in CNC Machinery.

• Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required (i.e., deburring, etc.)

• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance task on CNC Machinery.

• Meet production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality.

• Palletize material coming to machine from preceding operation, as required.

• Maintain appropriate Kanban records, levels, etc.

• Remove chips and shavings as needed.

• Solve minor problems and recognize bigger problems that require supervisor/manager assistance.

• Verify and record quality assurance measurements and document defects.

• Maintain and improve 5S standards in the cell.

• Comply with company policies, ISO standards, and applicable laws and legislation.

• Work towards SQDC target metrics.

• Support manufacturing engineers as directed in daily production, projects, and special assignments.

• Maintain tooling while operating machines.

• Determine specifications for inspection of work using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining.

• Change tooling and/or tooling holders to maintain machine settings to produce a quality product throughout production.

• Operate other equipment as required, both NC controlled and manual (if applicable).

• Considered to be process expert and trainer.

• Work directly with programmer and engineers in planning and execution of insourcing projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, Technical School certificate, or related work experience required.

• Three (3) to five (5) years prior successful experience operating CNC Machines.

• Must have extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Hass, Hardinge, Tsugami Swiss.

• Ability to prioritize work and work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to read, write, and perform simple to moderate mathematical calculations.

• Skill and ability to operate machines precisely with high degree of attention to make quality products.

• Ability to perform job in safe manner.

• Must be able to read and utilize the following measuring instruments: 6 to 12” scale, vernier calipers, comparator, pin gauge, thread gauges, and micrometer.

• Must be able to read blueprints, bills of materials, and part specifications.

• Must understand and have the ability to perform tool wear offsets.

• Must have experience machining one or more of the following materials: nickel-based stainless-steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Cooper, Aluminum, and/or Titanium.