CNC Operator

Digifabshop; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Health savings account

Job summary

Digifabshop is seeking a CNC Operator to set up and run milling machines for onsite production in Albany, NY. This full-time role involves loading workpieces, selecting tools, and ensuring parts meet specifications through visual inspection and measurement.

You will work in a factory environment with standard CNC duties, perform quality checks, and follow safety protocols. Demonstrated math ability and attention to detail are essential for precision fabrication projects.

Qualifications

• Basic math and unit conversions
• Monitor gauges and indicators on CNC equipment
• Read and interpret shop drawings and milling instructions
• Commitment to safety and OSHA standards
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Move workpieces onto work tables, manually or with vacuum lift
• Control automatic and manual tool changes on CNC Routers
• Verify milled parts meet specifications using inspection tools
• Study milling instructions, job orders, and shop drawings for specs and sequences
• Set cutting speeds, feeds, depths, and tooling based on instructions and material knowledge
• Observe CNC operations to detect problems
• Assist with non-CNC tasks as needed
• Follow PPE requirements and OSHA safety rules on the floor

Skills

Math & measurements

Machine operation

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Job description

Hours: (full-time, 40 hrs/wk) M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fr, 8 am – 2:30 pm (regular OT expected included weekends as needed)

Location: This position is located in Albany, NY – onsite work is required

Pay Range: $23 - $30

Individual compensation is based on various factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. We offer competitive pay, spot bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off, family leave, wellness benefits, 401k w/employer match, health savings and dependent care plans, creative work environment, and more.

About Digifabshop & CWK Associates are pioneering firms at the forefront of digitally intensive custom architectural fabrication. We specialize in bringing one-of-a-kind projects to life, embracing complex geometric, fabrication, and logistical challenges to create what has never been built before. Our work leverages advanced algorithms and robotics to create structures with precision and efficiency. See our groundbreaking work on our websites.

The CNC Operator at Digifabshop is responsible for the setup and operation of our CNC milling machines.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Moves workpieces ontowork tableseither 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 todeterminedensional 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
• Assistswith related non-CNC work tasks as necessary
• Performs all tasks in a safe and responsible mannerin accordance withOSHA industry standards

Necessary Skills:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, inspect, or assemble objects
• Controlled Precision - The ability toquickly and repeatedly adjust the settings/controls of a machineto exact positions
• Near Vision - The ability toidentifydetails at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Maintain Stationary Position – The ability to stand continuously for up to 2 hours at a time on a regular basis
• Heavy Lifting – The ability tolift upto51lbsfrequentlyand repeatedly

  Work Environment

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, fumes, and loud noises. Employees are always required to wear P.P.E. while on the manufacturing floor.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.