CNC Mill Operator II

Machining Express, LLC; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive wages

Supportive environment

Job summary

Machining Express, LLC in Colorado is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to operate and set up high‑precision milling machines. You will read blueprints, select fixtures and tools, and verify tolerances to ensure parts meet specifications through all production stages.

The role involves working with Fanuc controls on Brother, Mori Seiki, and Fadal machines, collaborating with quality and maintenance teams, and contributing to continuous improvement in a safety‑driven shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC milling setup experience.
• Experience with Brother, Mori Seiki, Fadal mills with Fanuc controls.
• Studies blueprints, drawings, or samples to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Selects and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and perform progressive machining.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions and sequences.
• Select and align fixtures and tools; adjust speeds and feeds as required.
• Inspect finished parts for conformance to specifications; document results.
• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams to resolve issues.

Skills

CNC milling setup

Blueprint reading

Fanuc controls

Machining tolerances

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Brother mills

Mori Seiki mills

Fadal mills with Fanuc

Job description

Description

At Machining Express, we strive to be the premier manufacturer of precision machined products. We focus on quality and process improvement to achieve customer satisfaction and give our customers more value for their money. If you are driven by integrity and creativity, we want you to come join our team! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, and a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Without technical supervision, performs the most complex machining and fitting of all kinds of parts, tools, and machines in support of production operations. Lays out work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications. Sets up and operates all available machine tools and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements. Determines operation sequences. Uses skillfully all machinists' hand tools and measuring instruments. Familiar with working properties of all materials. Programs CNC machine tools in the course of making parts. Fits and assembles where necessary. At this level machinists serve as technical resources for less experienced machinists. May set up machines for and instruct other operators. Checks parts for conformance to specifications. May run more than one machine simultaneously.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Proven skills and knowledge of setup and operating CNC mills. 5+ years required as setup and CNC Machinist.
• Experience with Brother, Mori Seiki, Fadal mills using Fanuc controls
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confers with quality, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• 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.
• Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
• Performs machine maintenance

DUTIES AND TASKS

Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Ensures that all details of a task are accomplished properly.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED

Setup fixtures, machines and programs in machines and demonstrate on the job training to operators including verification methods and offsets.

Assists department lead in daily direction of work and communicates to operators.

Works under minimum supervision. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.

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.

Skills/ Knowledge:

Possesses all basic and some advanced skills and knowledge. Has a thorough understanding of the total process flow.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write required. English is preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

Math Ability:

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Basic math understanding.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Personal Competencies:

• Contributes to the development of the department.
• Recognizes, initiates, and leads improvement activities.
• Is not hesitant to change or challenge decisions to meet performance goals or commitments.
• Willingly shares skills and knowledge.
• Works as a team member.
• Must be able to multi-task with ease.
• Willingness to be flexible.
• Shows respect and courtesy to others.
• Sets good examples for others, good role model.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Knows and follows all safety requirements.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Suite
• Microsoft Office Xcel, Word helpful.

Certificates and Licenses:

• None required.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED desired.

Work Environment:

• Machine shop environment.
• Machine noise.
• Working with coolant and oils and other chemicals as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours while working at the machine center.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write required. English is preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.