CNC Machinist

Technology & Mfg., Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A technology manufacturing company located in Kansas City is looking for a full-time CNC Machine Operator. The role involves setting up and operating numerical control machines to cut, shape, or form metal and other materials, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, relevant experience, and familiarity with safety regulations. Excellent benefits are included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machine operation and setup.
• Ability to read and interpret setup sheets and specifications.
• Familiar with safety equipment and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate numerical control machines.
• Review setups and specifications before operation.
• Inspect workpieces for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Numerical control machine operation

Machining sequence understanding

Tool assembly and positioning

Measurement skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Duties and skill requirements

Sets up and operates numerical control machine to cut, shape, or form metal workpieces to specifications by performing the following duties.

• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished workpiece.
• Prior to machine startup, check coolant and way lube levels, make additions as necessary. Notify your supervisor when usage becomes abnormal.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures workpiece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Assembles cutting tools in toolholders and positions toolholders in machine spindles as specified or inserts cutting tools in specified machine magazine.
• Loads control media in machine control consoles or enter commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from data base.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Changes cutting tools and location of workpiece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Measure workpiece for conformance to specifications and records on inspection data sheets actual measurements for key characteristics.
• Notify supervisor of quantity discrepancies, product suspect of nonconformance or fixtures/equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Machines materials other than metal such as composites, plastic and rubber.
• Inspect and remove foreign objects and debris found during manufacturing process of product.
• Ensure product is properly identified (part no., quantity, etc.).
• Ensure documentation is maintained as required by the respective customers’ requirements.
• Return fixtures, tools, or equipment back to their normal location, after machine teardown.
• Move or relocate product to the Quality Assurance area or next process per the manufacturing plan.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Ensure tools and equipment used for recording measurements are calibrated and maintained.
• Ensure hazardous materials and liquids have proper identification, are stored in a safe environment and handled with care.
• Observe safety rules and regulations and wear the required safety equipment.
• Support the Quality Management System to assure compliance with quality, industrial and government standards and regulations

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Employment type: full-time