CNC Operator / Afternoon shift 2pm-10pm (train on daylight)

ARCH; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CNC Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality machined parts. This position involves programming and operating CNC machines, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and maintaining equipment supplies. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex blueprints and specifications. With training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Be part of a team that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement in the machining process.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate CNC machines and maintain quality standards.
• High school education or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders and blueprints.
• Programs CNC machines and verifies settings for precision.
• Maintains quality by documenting production and quality logs.

Skills

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CNC Machines

Job description

CNC Operator / Afternoon shift 2pm-10pm (train on daylight)

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: CNCOP004096

Posted: March 10, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-site

Location

Latrobe
131 Turnberry Circle
Latrobe, PA 15650, USA

Summary

Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records and maintains equipment supplies by performing the following duties. Training provided and wage based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
2. Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
3. Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available and anticipates needed stock.
4. Places and expedites orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock.
5. Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zeros and reference points.
6. Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches.
7. Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
8. Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
9. Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards.
10. Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
11. Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
12. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications.

Competencies

1. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
2. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
3. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
4. Process Improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work near moving mechanical parts. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Cutting Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Cutting Tools are employed on an at-will basis. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.