CNC Operator - Hydromat

Deutsche Precision,LLC.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Maryland Heights is seeking a CNC Machine Operator for the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include verifying workpieces, maintaining machine controls, and mentoring team members in safety and quality improvements. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CNC operation experience, and basic machining knowledge. Team collaboration and safety awareness are essential for this role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have prior CNC machine operation experience and high-volume metal cutting production experience is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications.
• Document hourly inspections for conforming production.
• Adjust machine controls and change tool settings for tolerances.
• Mentor and motivate team in safety and quality improvements.
• Sets up fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine and engages feed.
• Observes lubricants and coolants to ensure specifications per machine manual.
• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies blueprints and work orders to ensure proper setup sequence.
• Verifies measuring instruments are in proper working order.
• Maintains machines per operating and maintenance manuals.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Basic machining knowledge

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical education or vocational training

Tools

Micrometers & calipers

Dial indicators

Bench grinder

Gauge tools

Job description

About the Job

Looking for 2nd shift and Weekend Warriors!!!!

Essential Job Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using preset gauges, micrometers and dial indicators
• Document hourly inspections for conforming production of product.
• Presets and changes cutting tools and tool holders to maintain production requirements.
• Adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and engages feed.
• Observes Lubricants and Coolants to ensure they meet specifications as defined in machine manual.
• Confers with supervisor to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and obtains approval to
• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Selects, places, and secures tools.
• Places and secures workpieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
• Prepares fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed.
• Observes each machine to verify quality performance.
• Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
• Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed.
• Maintains machines per machine operating and maintenance manuals.
• Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and take corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Employ 5S to all functions within the plant
• Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality and productivity improvements
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. High school diploma is required.
• Trade school or machine vocational training is a plus, prior machine operation experience required.
• Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment. Must be able to work safely, recognize and mitigate any unsafe condition, and select appropriate PPE based on job requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and basic machining knowledge is required.
• Prior CNC machine operation experience is required, and high-volume metal cutting production experience is highly preferred.
• Technical education or vocational training in a related field is a plus.