CNC Operator I / 1st shift

MW Components; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components in Corona, CA is seeking a CNC machinist with at least one year of experience to adjust machines, read blueprints, and use precision measuring tools. The role includes planning machining from orders and GD&T, verifying settings, and maintaining quality throughout production.

You will work on mills and lathes, document actions, and support safety and preventive maintenance. Strong detail orientation and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in CNC machine operation.
• Experience with mills and lathes is a plus.
• Read and interpret blueprints and part specifications.

Responsibilities

• Adjust the machine to attain specified tolerances.
• Understand blueprints and use precision measuring devices.
• Plan machining by studying orders, drawings, GD&T.
• Verify settings by measuring positions and samples.
• Maintain specifications by drilling, turning, knurling and cutting; troubleshoot.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and call for repairs when needed.
• Document actions in production and quality logs.
• Update knowledge by reading technical publications.
• Take ownership for new tasks and value-added work.
• Other duties assigned if necessary.

Skills

Blueprints

GDT knowledge

Precision measuring

Communication

Quality assurance

Education

CNC machine operation experience

Job description

• Adjust the machine to attain specified tolerances.
• Understand blueprints and be able to use a variety of precision measuring devices.
• May work/train in other departments where needed.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties assigned if necessary
• Ability to read and interpret part specifications or blueprints.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Accurately read and interpret callipers, microammeters, and other precision measuring tools
• Ability to inspect and measure parts using precision instruments (callipers, micrometeors, etc)

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Adjust the machine to attain specified tolerances.
• Understand blueprints and be able to use a variety of precision measuring devices.
• May work/train in other departments where needed.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties assigned if necessary

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret part specifications or blueprints.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Accurately read and interpret callipers, microammeters, and other precision measuring tools
• Ability to inspect and measure parts using precision instruments (callipers, micrometeors, etc)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in CNC machine operation.

Desired

• Any experience with Mills, lathes, CNC machines, etc. a plus.

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 hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.