CNC Milling Operator: Precision Machining Expert

Digifabshop; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Digifabshop is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run CNC milling machines. You will move and secure workpieces, manage tool changes, and verify milled parts against specifications using inspection tools.

The role requires reading shop drawings, selecting cutting parameters, and maintaining safe operations per OSHA standards. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to use basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve problems as well as a working knowledge of fractions, decimals, and standard-to-metric conversions.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, screens, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Moves workpieces onto work tables either manually or with vacuum lift
• Controls automatic tool changes and performs manual tool changes as necessary on CNC Routers
• Verifies conformance of milled work to specifications using visual inspection and measuring instruments
• Studies milling instructions, job orders, and shop drawings to determine dimensional and finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements
• Selects and sets cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to milling instructions and material knowledge
• Observes CNC machine operations to detect any problems
• Assists with related non-CNC work tasks as necessary
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with OSHA industry standards

Skills

Mathematics

Gauges & indicators

Reading comprehension

Quality inspection

Communication

Job description

Digifabshop is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run CNC milling machines. You will move and secure workpieces, manage tool changes, and verify milled parts against specifications using inspection tools.

The role requires reading shop drawings, selecting cutting parameters, and maintaining safe operations per OSHA standards. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for manufacturing efficiency.