CNC Operator

EmployHQ; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployHQ is seeking a CNC Operator to perform turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, and facing on CNC machines, producing parts from various metals. The role involves program loading, tool mounting, cam timing adjustments, and adapting tools for short runs.

Candidates should possess a technical diploma or 1–2 years of CNC experience, with a minimum of 2 years in CNC operation. Vigilance for quality and safety is essential as is keeping the workspace clean and compliant with health

Qualifications

• Technical diploma and/or one to two years related experience or equivalent with CNC machinery.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working at a CNC operator.

Responsibilities

• Perform turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, facing on CNC machines.
• Download programs to the machines.
• Mount and clamp tools; position cams and adjust timing.
• Adapt standard cams and tools for short run jobs.
• Inspect parts to ensure print specifications are met.
• Replace or sharpen worn tools as needed.
• Maintain machines through cleaning, oiling and greasing.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report conditions to foreman.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with feeders, pads, and guide bushings setup to stock sizes.
• Remove chips from machines and dispose properly.
• Follow safety and health regulations.

Education

Technical diploma

1-2 years CNC experience

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, facing, and similar machining operations on CNC controlled machines to produce a variety of parts composed of materials such as: steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, etc.
• Assisting with changings of feeders, pads, guide bushing to accommodate the various sizes of stock.
• Downloading programs to the machines.
• Sequence of operations, cams and tooling are generally prescribed.
• Mounting and clamping tools in the machine.
• Positioning cams in the machine and adjust for proper timing of operations.
• Adapting standard cams and tools to special and short run jobs.
• Following instructions on the cover sheet as to tool grinding requirements and turret location.
• Detecting faulty operation or defective material and reporting these and/or any unusual conditions to foreman.
• Inspecting the parts at frequent intervals to assure that the print specifications are being maintained.
• Replacing or sharpening worn out tools, as necessary.
• Removing chips from the machine and dispose in proper location.
• Maintain the machines as required by cleaning, oiling and greasing, etc.
• Performing all duties in compliance with all safety and health regulations.
• Keeping the work area clean, orderly, and safe.

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma and/or one to two years related experience or equivalent with CNC machinery.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working at a CNC operator.