CNC Operator I

Jobtailor; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Rogers, AR is seeking a CNC press operator to set up and run multiple carbide presses, configure CNC setups, and perform ongoing quality checks. You will handle tungsten powder weighing, tooling maintenance, and production documentation while adhering to safety procedures and production targets.

The role requires 1+ years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to learn CNC/PLC controls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience required.
• 2 year technical degree preferred.
• Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Must commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures.
• Ability to stand approximately 8–10 hours, with intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds.
• Safety glasses with side-shields required.
• Safety shoes required.
• Applicant must be either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple CNC carbide presses.
• Configure machines using computer-controlled setups and adjust CNC programs during setup.
• Load and unload trays from multiple presses.
• Gauge parts for proper dimensions and inspect visual characteristics.
• Select and weigh tungsten powder for pressing into green parts.
• Separate scrap from acceptable parts and document production information accurately.
• Scan correct production information in Mii.
• Maintain and resurface tooling as needed.
• Operate other equipment as needed.
• Train new operators when required.
• Troubleshoot moderate to complex operational problems.
• Perform quality checks according to inspection plans, verifying powder, lots, tooling, production orders, and press information.
• Follow safety procedures, press data sheets, routings, specifications, inspection standards, and operating instructions.
• Meet daily departmental production goals and communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts.

Skills

CNC Programming

Machine Setup

Dimensional Gauging

Tungsten Powder Weighing

Tooling Maintenance

Visual Inspection

Press Operation

Mii Scanning

PLC Machine Controls

Production Goal Achievement

Education

High School Diploma

GED

2 year technical degree preferred

Tools

CNC Carbide Presses

Dorst Machines

Osterwalder Machines

PCT Machines

Job description

• • Set up and operate multiple CNC carbide presses, including Dorst, Osterwalder, and PCT machines
• • Configure machines using computer-controlled setups and adjust CNC programs during setup
• • Load and unload trays from multiple presses
• • Gauge parts for proper dimensions and inspect visual characteristics
• • Select and weigh tungsten powder for pressing into green parts
• • Separate scrap from acceptable parts and document production information accurately
• • Scan correct production information in Mii
• • Maintain and resurface tooling as needed
• • Operate other equipment as needed
• • Train new operators when required
• • Troubleshoot moderate to complex operational problems
• • Perform quality checks according to inspection plans, verifying powder, lots, tooling, production orders, and press information
• • Follow safety procedures, press data sheets, routings, specifications, inspection standards, and operating instructions
• • Meet daily departmental production goals and communicate safety, quality, and product issues with supervisors, team members, and across shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years manufacturing experience required
• 2 year technical degree preferred
• Experience with CNC or PLC machine controls preferred
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Must commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures
• Ability to stand approximately 8–10 hours, with intermittent walking, reaching, sitting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Ability to lift up to 33 pounds
• Safety glasses with side-shields required
• Safety shoes required
• Applicant must be either a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating CNC carbide presses, including machine setup, configuration, and troubleshooting. Proficient in quality checks and adhering to safety procedures while meeting production goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CNC Machine Operation
• Quality Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Production Documentation
• Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• CNC Programming
• Machine Setup
• Dimensional Gauging
• Tungsten Powder Weighing
• Tooling Maintenance
• Production Goal Achievement
• Visual Inspection
• Press Operation
• Mii Scanning
• PLC Machine Controls

Soft Skills

• Reliability
• Dependability
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Production Goals
• Safety Procedures
• Inspection Standards

Tools & Technologies

• CNC Carbide Presses
• Dorst Machines
• Osterwalder Machines
• PCT Machines