CNC Operator I - 1st Shift

The Gund Company; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist in Walnut, CA to operate CNC production centers and support parts fabrication per work orders and drawings. You will load, set up, and run lathes and mills, ensuring quality and efficiency while following safety rules.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, measuring parts with standard tools, maintaining setups, completing paperwork, and contributing to cross-training and continuous improvement efforts in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Follow blueprint instructions and specifications.
• Work independently with minimal defects, escalating as needed.
• Overtime or emergency orders may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple fabrication equipment types per work orders.
• Load, set up and run CNC machines (lathe, mills) per blueprints.
• Secure parts on fixtures, verify correct tooling and tolerances.
• Perform routine QA checks and document results.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and safety standards.
• Assist with cross-training and process improvements.
• Complete work order paperwork and records.
• Adhere to company quality, quantity and efficiency targets.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measuring tools

Math skills

Problem solving

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC centers

Job description

Job Summary

Implement the Production Fulfillment Process steps related to the fabrication of parts according to work order and customer requirements. Ensures machinery is set up, works properly, and conforms with (and can produce materials that conform with) company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards. Operate one or more CNC production machining centers to include but not limited to lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, etc. First of Four levels of CNC machining center operators. Loads and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations where programs are provided and setups are made and maintained by higher level operators.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate multiple types of fabrication equipment:
• Operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Places and secures work pieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
• Load, operate and manufacture a variety of parts using CNC machining centers to make custom parts according to customer orders and instructions written on Work Orders and blue prints
• Basic recognition of tooling and procedures within established tolerances
• Complete work order paperwork
• Checks parts for conformance to customer specifications.
• Maintain count and perform packaging duties as required
• Participate in cross training activities to become knowledgeable of equipment/process within the department
• Perform routine daily machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubricationMaintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Assist with training other team members
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Requirements:

Qualifications and Competencies

• Requires the ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications, or equivalent.
• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Communicate with supervisor on work order priority
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Basic to intermediate math skills and/or aptitudes
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.