CNC Operator

Metal Technologies; Hillsdale (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies in Hillsdale, AL is seeking a CNC Production Operator for 2nd shift to start up, operate, inspect and shut down machines to meet customer specifications.

You will work with mills and lathes, perform preventive maintenance, handle forklift tasks, follow safety rules, and document production results. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred with 1 year CNC experience desired.

Qualifications

• Basic math and blueprint reading experience preferred.
• Ability to read prints and apply measurements accurately.
• Basic knowledge of machining processes and ISO-9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate CNC machines following instructions.
• Operate 90% CNC mills and lathes with occasional manual machines.
• Ensure correct documentation for orders and gauge parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Troubleshoot minor machine faults and change inserts as needed.
• Operate forklift to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Follow safety practices and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Quality systems knowledge (ISO-9001)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Forklift operation

Job description

Who We Are:

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

CNC Production Operator 2nd shift

Note: 1 year of CNC operator experience is desired but not necessary

Hours: Monday - Friday 4pm - 2am

The Production Operator job will consist of starting up, operating, inspecting, proper shut down, and preparing products based on our customers' requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Start up and operate machines following proper instruction
• 90% CNC Machines i.e. mills, lathes. There are some manual broches and mill.
• Ensure correct documentation for orders
• Operate and support work cell equipment
• Operate all cell equipment and diagnose minor cell faults such as defective or improperly functioning sensors
• Perform preventive maintenance processes
• Cleaning machines, greasing chucks, checking bolts, checking and filling fluid reservoirs, cleaning coolant tanks, etc.
• Troubleshoot process and machine problems
• Perform tool changes, offset tools, and gauge parts
• Change inserts as needed
• Gauge parts with production type gauges such as plug gauges, thread gauges and/or variable gauges
• Make regular and frequent insert offsets via CNC equipment
• Inspect parts to ensure conformity to customer requirements and document results
• Pack finished parts following customer specifications
• Fork truck operation
• Regular and frequent operation of Forklift to get raw materials, move finished goods and empty hoppers
• Follow safe work practices in all aspects of the job
• Expected to know and use Lock Out/Tag Out practices
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Basic math and blueprint reading experience preferred
• Adding, dividing, averages, etc. and ability to plot data points. Using charts to convert decimals and fractions. Print reading a benefit but not required
• Basic knowledge of machining processes
• Basic knowledge of Quality Systems, such as ISO-9001

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Ability to work with teams
• Communication skills
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making/Problem Solving