CNC Operator - Manual Machinist

MULTIVAC USA; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MULTIVAC U.S. is seeking a skilled machinist to support production with a primary focus on manual activities not handled by automated CNC equipment. You will perform a wide range of shop tasks and produce quality components while following 5S practices.

Must read 2D and 3D drawings, setup and operate a variety of machines, and coordinate with other departments to meet schedules. Prior lead or setup experience is a plus, as is BOM/production orders experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Strong working knowledge of metal machining and fabrication.
• Ability to read 2D and 3D drawings and create components from drawings without instruction.
• Lead or setup technician experience is a plus; BOM/production orders experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual machine shop equipment and support CNC activities as needed.
• Own assigned work center production orders and meet quality and due dates.
• Coordinate with other departments on scheduling, documentation, and designs requiring clarification.
• Expedite specialty production to support floor production and customer service.
• Perform secondary operations for CNC production (deburring, inserts, finishing, etc.).
• Set up/operate/program CNC and non-CNC machines (lathes, mills, welding equipment).
• Load/unload CNC mills as required.
• Locate and stage raw materials for CNC and non-CNC production.
• Manage outsourcing paperwork and vendors for parts (anodizers, bead blasting).
• Maintain organized filing and a safe, 5S work area.

Skills

Metal machining

Fabrication

Reading drawings (2D/3D)

Lead/setup experience

Education

High school diploma or GED + 3 years manufacturing experience

Job description

At MULTIVAC U.S., you’re part of a purpose-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, reliable solutions that help our customers succeed.

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, which is why we foster an environment where you can make a meaningful impact to world-class solutions, grow alongside an empowered and collaborative team aligned around shared goals, and be supported by a professional culture rooted in respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. Here, your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career has room to thrive. If you’re passionate about doing great work with committed teammates who are driven to succeed together, we invite you to explore this opportunity and consider joining our team.

Summary: This is a machinist position with a primary focus on production activities not executed by automated CNC equipment. The position executes the wide variety of manual activities required to not only produce components, but also secondary operations, modifications, alterations, material movements, etc. The position requires knowledge of all machines shop/ fabrication equipment and the skills to produce quality components.

Time Utilization: Normal business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm unless working second shift which requires work hours of 3:00pm – 11:30pm. Schedule needs to be flexible and open to work overtime as needed to accommodate production schedules. This position does not require travel to perform these tasks. If travel should ever be required, it would not exceed 5% of the working hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• 1. Operate any and all manual machine shop/fabrication equipment that is necessary to support production needs as well as support CNC equipment activities as required
• 2. Take ownership of the assigned work center production orders and complete those components to the agreed quality by the agreed due date
• 3. Communicate and coordinate with other department personnel concerning scheduling, documentation, designs or any activity needing clarification with associated components
• 4. Expedites specialty production activities necessary to support floor production, customer service, engineering as required to meet customer expectations
• 5. Performs secondary operations to support CNC production such as part deburing, installation of plugs/inserts, surface finishing, countersink, hand drilling, etc.
• 6. Set up/ operate/ program if required (CNC and non- CNC) lathe, drilling units, manual mills, finishing equipment, TIG/MIG welding equipment, etc.
• 7. Operate or load/unload CNC mills as required
• 8. Locate, identify and stage raw materials to support both CNC and non-CNC production
• 9. Manage the packaging, transport, paperwork and documentation involved with outsourcing materials to outside vendors while meeting accurate due dates for those parts. Includes anodizers and outside bead blasting
• 10. Maintains organized filing structure to adhere to departmental guidelines
• 11. Maintains a safe and highly organized work area using established 5S practices

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years of manufacturing experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong working knowledge of metal machining and fabrication required. Ability to work from 2D and 3D drawings is a must. Ability to independently create components from drawings without additional instruction required. Experience as a lead or set up technician is a plus. Engineering or design experience is a plus. Previous work experience in a CNC manufacturing environment is a plus. Any 4- or 5- axis experience is a plus. Experience in BOM or production orders is a plus.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of computers. The ability to work with spreadsheets, word documents, inventory and manufacturing software is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing 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 associate is regularly exposed to work near metal cutting, welding and bending machinery. The associate is occasionally exposed to dust, sparks, cooling fluid vapors and metal particulate matter. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be regularly required to lift and /or move up to 75 pounds in order to load and remove raw materials from the milling center. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk, talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The associate is frequently required to sit.

MULTIVAC Behavior Standard

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner with others at all times.