CNC Machinist

Minco Tool and Mold, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator to join their dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate advanced CNC machines, ensuring precision in cutting, drilling, and milling operations. Your expertise in interpreting blueprints and managing tooling will be crucial to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact production outcomes. If you are passionate about machining and thrive in a hands-on role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of trade school, vocational education, or apprenticeship required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for various machining tasks.
• Read blueprints and technical data to determine tooling requirements.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as necessary.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Tool Setup

Forklift Operation

Education

Trade School or Vocational Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Machines

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machine Operator - Vertical Mill and Boring Mill Machines

Department: Manufacturing 350

Reports To: NC Coordinator, Shift Supervisor, Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Bob Feller

Approved By: Don Paulus

Approved Date: 10/19/98

Shift: Day & Nights

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates Computer Numerical Control machines or machining centers to perform various functions, such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, tapping of metallic, and non-metallic work pieces.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

4 years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control setting, and machining methods and sequences.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on the machine.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle.
• Loads control media in machine controller or enters commands to retrieve pre-programmed instructions from database.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece
• Regulates factors such as cutting depth, speeds, feeds, and coolant flow.
• Start machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunction.
• Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specification, using precision measuring instruments.
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Operate machines manually to perform non-automated functions.
• Edits preprogrammed material to tie several programs together and run automatic to control speeds and feeds.
• Discuss control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
• Occasionally inspects and measures parts, fixtures, and details for follow-up machining.
• Keeps work area and machine clean and organized.
• May perform manual maintenance.
• Operates forklift (requires license).

OTHER DUTIES: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards or duties of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk. The employee is required to consistently be able to hear in order to monitor machine sounds, and cutting tool sounds to diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, to read gauges and precision instruments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, mold components and operating machinery; fumes and airborne particles (dust and mist), with exposure to oils, cutting fluids, cleaning fluids, solvents, and rust preventatives.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The undersigned employee acknowledges receiving, reading and understanding the information contained in this job description and has had an opportunity to ask any questions regarding the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.