CNC Mill Operator (Day Shift|Mon - Thurs|5a - 3p)

Xaloy, LLC; Austintown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Xaloy, LLC in Austintown, Ohio, is seeking a CNC Mill Operator responsible for operating CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in CNC milling and possess strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of machining processes.

This role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity, requiring the operator to maintain a clean work area and effectively troubleshoot any issues that arise during operation.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience with set up and operation of CNC milling equipment.
• Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers, and tape measures to determine tolerances.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts.
• Set up and operate CNC mill equipment to achieve specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operating difficulties.

Skills

CNC milling equipment operation

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Mill Operator will be responsible for operating CNC machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machining processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates company values and shares the organizational commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and a high-performance workforce through positive employee relations.

• Follows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.
• Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.
• Set up and operate CNC mill equipment.
• Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.
• Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine, or program conditions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department.
• Operate hand tools as needed in a safe and efficient manner.
• May need to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and/or hand-trucks, as necessary.
• Choose correct tools to achieve desired product finish, based on material and other specifications.
• Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions and standard charts to obtain such specifications as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Properly utilize measuring tools such as a tape measure, micrometer, vernier or caliper.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.
• Meets on-site and other attendance requirements to effectively build positive relationships and interact with all employees.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience Required

• 2-3 years’ experience with set up and operation of CNC milling equipment.
• Experienced in turning, drilling, boring and threading both internal and external.
• Experienced in cutting a variety of metals and welds.
• Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work.
• Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements.

Education and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers and tape measures to determine tolerances.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings
• Ability to identify speeds and feeds on different alloys.
• Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals as well as identify radii.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Ability to use Conversational Programming.
• Professional and maintains a great work ethic.
• A problem solver with initiative and a result-oriented mindset.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule; OT may be required.
• Ability to hold tolerances to .001

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:
• Position may require person to be on their feet for 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties
• Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to speak, write and understand English fluently