CNC Operator

Crane Company; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company seeks a qualified CNC Operator to set up and operate NC, CNC, milling and turning machines under supervision.

You will read blueprints, measure parts with micrometers and calipers, and help ensure products meet print specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality and team collaboration.

This position requires a high school diploma, basic math skills, the ability to use measuring instruments, and 0–1 year of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Must sustain moderate physical effort.
• High school education.
• 0-1 years manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC milling and turning machines, including minor setups.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to verify tolerances.
• Uses micrometers, verniers, calipers and other measuring devices to check parts.
• Documents quality data and reports measured results.
• Maintains tool and work area cleanliness per 5S practices.
• Escalates safety or machining issues to supervision as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for operating one or more types of CNC production equipment. Selects appropriate settings and makes adjustments as necessary. Follows established quality and safety standards. Works under the close direction of senior personnel when required.

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Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Operates and troubleshoots NC, CNC, milling and turning machines. Performs minor setup activities as well.
• Uses precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, etc., to measure parts and products accuracy to print or other specifications.
• Report and fill out quality documentation based on precision measurements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints for components.
• Inspects components for defects and compliance with customer and internal specifications.
• Reads and interprets Heijunka cards routing sheets to assure proper sequence of machining, correct production line and work center assignments, and run time alignment.
• Completes RTY data recordings for quality, BOM, router, and process issues as required.
• 5S - Properly cleans and maintains tools, machines and work areas following the daily, weekly, and monthly 5S actions.
• Properly prepares machined component (body, plug, cover, sleeve, etc) for next operation through proper blending of key areas and cleaning.
• Participates actively in Crane Business Systems to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Escalates any safety or machining issues to the Team Leader and/or Value Stream Supervisor as required.
• Performs other work as assigned by Value Stream Supervisor or Team Leader.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Basic math skill required.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Ability to sustain moderate physical effort, working with light to medium weight materials. Lifting, bending, carrying and twisting are common but not repetitious. Concentrated mental and visual attention in planning, lying out and performing complex work to very close tolerances required. High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained periods also required.
• High school education
• 0-1 years manufacturing experience.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.