CNC Operator

Prestwick Group; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestwick Group is seeking a CNC Operator for its Coventry, RI facility. The role involves setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting CNC machines, inspecting parts to specification, and performing tool changes as needed.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment to meet daily goals and maintain high quality standards. The position requires basic reading, math skills, and mechanical aptitude; experience with calipers and micrometers is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or equivalent; basic English comprehension.
• Mechanically inclined with familiarity of light production tools.
• Experience in a production environment is a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-paced setting and meet schedules.
• Basic reading and math; basic computer competency (Windows, email).

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machinery from specifications.
• Load fixtures and materials onto machines and perform first piece inspection.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and production goals.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and PPE compliance on the shop floor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Concentration

Team orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Light production tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Seaside Casual Furniture - Coventry, RI 02816Job Shift: First ShiftPurpose of Position: The CNC Operator is responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot machinery on assigned machines. The CNC Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work from specifications to call up programs.
• Loads fixture boards and materials onto machines.
• Ensures machines are properly set up, runs (or assists with) first piece inspection.
• Assures products are produced to companies’ quality standards.
• Works with operation team to meet daily production goals.
• Performs secondary and cleaning operations as needed.
• Work independently in a team environment.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance.
• Housekeeping and sanitation of the machine/equipment.

** This position is responsible for but not limited to all the tasks and duties listed above **

What Success Looks Like: Success in this role is achieved when the operator consistently maintains high-quality standards, meets or exceeds daily production targets, and proactively troubleshoots and maintains machinery to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

QualificationsQualifications:

• High School Graduation or equivalent. Must be able to comprehend and read basic English.
• Mechanically inclined, familiar with light production tools such as drills, routers, sanders, calipers, and micrometers.
• Experience in a production environment a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic reading and math skills
• Basic computer competency, such as MS Windows, email, and word processor.
• Ability to problem-solve independently.
• Concentration.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and production schedules.
• Able to act quickly and appropriately when a problem arises

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to talk, hear, sit, twist, use hands/ fingers to push, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time and walk.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Frequently walk onto the manufacturing floor and wear PPE as required.