CNC Operator

Colonial Group; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Michigan is seeking a CNC Production Operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 4pm–2am). You will start up, operate, inspect, and shut down CNC equipment to produce parts according to customer specifications.

You'll perform tool changes, measure parts with gauges, document results, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Basic math and blueprint reading skills are helpful, and teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1 year CNC operator experience is desired but not necessary
• Basic math and blueprint reading skills
• Exposure to ISO-9001 quality systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Start up and operate CNC machines following instructions
• Operate 90% CNC mills and lathes; some manual machines
• Ensure correct documentation for orders
• Inspect and measure parts, document results
• Maintain safe, clean work area and equipment
• Perform tool changes and offsets as needed
• Troubleshoot minor machine faults and perform preventive maintenance
• Operate forklift to move materials when required

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Quality Systems ISO-9001

Teamwork

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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