CNC Operator Assistant

Sunshine Metals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Metals is seeking a CNC Helper to assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of the CNC Router to produce metal parts per specifications. You will verify orders, load materials, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area on the shop floor.

The role requires 6–12 months of CNC experience, basic reading and math skills, and the ability to work independently while following directions. Training in safety and quality procedures is provided.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months CNC operating experience.
• Proficient reading and math skills.
• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to measure using different tools.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and to accept direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist, maintain, clean, setup, load, and unload the CNC Router.
• Assist with all aspects of the production process.
• Receive and verify orders from Production Planner.
• Allocate, pull, and load material.
• Set up machines and have tooling ready for the Operator.
• Clean, label, and stage finished parts.
• Process job through the system and maintain an organized, clean work area.
• Verify quality meets customer specifications.
• Regularly clean and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, quality standards and procedures.

Skills

CNC operating experience

Reading skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Tool measurement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

The CNC Helper is responsible for assisting operators for production of metallic machined parts per the specifications and requirements of the shop traveler. The CNC Helper is also responsible for error-free processing of each order, and for completing the necessary paperwork and computer data entries associated with the CNC Production Process.

Responsibilities and Duties

At a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the CNC Helper. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.

• Assist, maintain, clean, setup, load, and unload the CNC Router
• Effectively and efficiently assist with all aspects of the production process
• Receive and verify orders from Production Planner
• Allocate, pull, and load material
• Learn to Set up machines and or/have tooling ready for the Operator
• Clean, label, and stage finished parts
• Offload scrap or stock and return any materials as needed
• Process job though the system and maintain an organized, clean work area
• Verify quality to ensure the product meets the customer’s specifications
• Regularly clean and maintain equipment and machinery
• Understand Sunshine Metals’ objectives and mission
• Practice a willingness to learn production and distribution methodology
• Adhere to all Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, quality standards and procedures
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day
• Cross-train other team members as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 6-12 months of CNC operating experience
• Proficient reading and math skills
• Good organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to measure using different tools
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction Strong work ethic; initiative-taking
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in metalworking, blueprint reading, drafting and math
• 6 months + of CNC router operation experience
• Mastercam experience is a huge plus
• Sitting—Rarely
• Standing—More than ¾ of the time
• Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel—Over ¾ of the time
• Reach with hands or arms—Over ¾ of the time
• Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing—Over ½ of the time
• Bending/Climbing—Over ½ of the time
• Talk or hear—Over ¾ of the time
• Close vision (sharp vision at 36 inches or less)

Weights to be lifted

• Up to 50 pounds—Over ¾ of the time
• Up to 75 pounds—Less than ¼ of the time

Weights to be pushed/pulled

• Between 25-50 pounds—Over ¾ of the time

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. Frequent visual/auditory attention to recognize needs for repair and service to facilities, machines, and vehicles.

Exposure to hazardous machinery, sharp tools, proximity to moving objects, noise, heat, humidity.