CNC Operator

Sandvik; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a CNC Operator to produce high precision carbide cutting tools. This role involves programming and operating CNC machines, inspecting tools, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong math skills and attention to detail, contributing to seamless production processes.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills are required for daily operations.
• Attention to detail is crucial for quality control.
• Ability to read blueprints is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC machines, ensuring quality of output.
• Inspect tools for defects and communicate issues.
• Check machinery daily for functionality.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification from a qualified training institution

Job description

Job Title: CNC Operator

Department: CNC

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Northlake, WI

Travel: None

Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs . Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required .

• Ability to accurately read blueprints.

• Inspect tools for defects using quality control tools.

• Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.

• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.

• Communicat e s quality issues to programmers and/or General Manager.

• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

• Other duties assigned .

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required.

• A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required .

• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required .

• Previous CNC Operator experience is preferred but not required .

• Programming experience is preferred but not required .

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions.

• Prolonged periods of standing at a machine.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.