CNC Operator

Abbott Tool and Die; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Tool and Die is seeking a CNC Operator to apply tool and die design knowledge, shop mathematics, and metrology to fabricate parts using CNC milling.

You will read blueprints, set up machines, verify dimensions, and ensure parts meet specifications while maintaining safety and housekeeping in a busy shop.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from college or technical school preferred.
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes and other mechanical reports.
• Applies mathematical concepts such as geometry and trigonometry to practical fabrication situations.
• Solves practical problems and interprets instructions and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications to determine materials and machines to fabricate parts.
• Calculates dimensions, plans layout and determines sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining; verifies dimensions.
• Sets up and operates CNC mill to machine parts and verifies conformance to specifications.
• Fits and assembles parts into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Maintains equipment through preventative maintenance.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Reads blueprints

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

Job description

The CNC Operator position applies knowledge of tool and die design, construction, shop mathematics, metal properties and layout to fabrication through the process of CNC Operation.

Qualifications

To achieve success, a CNC Operator should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Education and Experience: Associate degree or equivalent from accredited college or technical school is preferred; or, four to six years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehension/Communication skills:Reads, analyzes, and interprets repair manuals, blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, engineering notes, drawings, procedural manuals and other mechanical reports. Presents information effectively, and responds to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, employees and others.

Mathematical Skills: Works with mathematical concepts such as decimal equivalents, inference, and the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets written, oral, diagrammed, or schedule-form instructions.

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Calculates dimensions, plans layout and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining. Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances using a variety of measuring devices and gauges.
• Sets up and operates CNC mill to machines parts and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
• Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Demands

Ability to talk, hear, see, and use hands/fingers to handle or feel.

Ability to regularly walk or stand for long periods of time for up to 10 hours a day.

Ability to regularly bend, stoop, climb, crawl, or kneel.

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.If greater than 50 lbs, will require assistance or the use of lifting equipment.

Machine shops and manufacturing facilities with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.The noise level is moderate and occasionally high.While performing the job functions of this position, the employee will work with machine shop equipment, forklifts, and occasionally near punch presses.Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the plant.