CNC Operator

Stabilus; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stabilus, located at ACE Controls, Inc., a Stabilus company in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a CNC Operator for 1st shift. You will operate and set up CNC machines (mill/lathes), read specifications, and perform quality checks. Cross-training will be provided on production equipment as needed.

The role emphasizes reading G&Ms and creating G-code programs, with attention to calibration, documentation, and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of relevant experience.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to read and write G codes and to write programs with G codes.
• Ability to perform simple to complex mathematical processes and analyze results.

Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up, changes over and makes adjustments to equipment/CNC programs.
• Operates machines using push button or pedals.
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Performs deburring and records quality control information.
• Maintains documentation and housekeeping in work areas.

Skills

Fanuc controls

G-code programming

Reading blueprints

Quality assurance

Math skills

Job description

CNC OPERATOR

Stabilus is a global leader in the production of gas springs and dampers on five continents. This position will be located at ACE Controls, Inc., a Stabilus company. ACE is the internationally recognized expert in the field of industrial damping technology. The company’s portfolio now includes automation control, motion control, vibration control and safety products.

Ace Controls is seeking a Machine Operator for 1 st Shift (6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). We are currently working 10 hours shifts. We are looking for a great candidate who has some machine operation experience and is willing to learn as we will provide cross-training on a variety of production equipment.

Summary

Operates various production machines including the following: vertical mill/CNC lathe, single and multi-spindle drill presses, cut-off machines, lathes, mills and washing equipment. May use complicated jigs on close tolerance operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up, changes over and makes necessary adjustments to equipment/CNC programs
• Operates machines, using push button or pedals.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Perform deburring operations on machined parts.
• Records quality control/assurances information.
• Reads simple go/no go gages, ring gages, height gages, plug gages, micrometers, veneer gages.
• Responsible for quality levels of operations performed.
• Responsible for simple preventative maintenance of machines.
• Responsible for housekeeping in work areas.
• Responsible for the proper documentation production records and other documentation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Two years or more of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to understand and work with G&M codes and to write programs with G codes is required.
• Ability to perform simple to complicated mathematical processes and analyze results recommending corrective action.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Analytical skills to determine when a machine goes out of calibration.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to cutting fluids, cleaning fluids and the associated fumes from those fluids.