CNC Standard Operator - WEA

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC in Grandview, MO is seeking a CNC Standard Operator to prepare, set up and run standard parts production on CNC lathes and milling machines.

The role emphasizes tooling preparation, first-piece inspection, fixture changes, and adjustments to maintain tolerances while following safety procedures. The ideal candidate has hands-on machine shop experience and can work with minimal supervision.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and reliable throughput in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in basic machine shop practices and CNC setup.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install tooling for standard parts production.
• Operate machine after setup and check first article for conformance.
• Select, remove, and replace indexable inserts and sharpen tools.
• Make minor CNC program adjustments for tolerances.
• Change cutting oils and maintain machinery; observe safety.
• Record production information, keep area neat and organized.
• Assist or instruct others in operation/setup as needed.
• Follow shop safety procedures and use guards.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

CNC machining centers

Milling machine operation

Radial drill operation

Light drill press operation

Basic machine shop practices

Ability to work under supervision

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Gages

Blueprint reading

Job description

CNC Standard Operator

The CNC Standard Operator located in Grandview, MO reports to our CNC Supervisor and is responsible for using CNC and/or conventional machine tools involving operations where the operator is required to prepare, adjust and tear down tooling set-ups on machine(s) to which assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and install tooling necessary for standard parts production as directed to fill order requirements. This involves obtaining tool sets and setting up the machines to which they are assigned.
  
• Operate machine tool after set-up, checking first pieces to assure conformance with prescribed dimensions and quality standards. This involves measurements using standard precision instruments or pre-set gages and blueprints prepared by the company's engineering staff.
• Operate the machine after set-up or instruct another operator in proper operation/set-up of machine.
• Select, remove, and replace indexable inserts. Sharpen the necessary cutting, drilling and boring tools using specialized sharpening equipment, or by hand.
• Make minor CNC program adjustments, including: geometry and tooling offsets to maintain stated manufacturing tolerances.
• Change cutting oils, clean and lubricate machinery as required. Use guards to prevent injury, oil splash, and unnecessary cleanup.
• Care for hand tools, manufacturing devices and tooling related to assigned machine(s), storing as directed or in accordance with shop procedures.
• Record production information as directed.
• Use available safety equipment/guards and observe shop safety procedures. Keep the work area(s) neat, clean, and organized.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

• Cycle time variations
  
• Scheduled operation time
  
• Finished good quality
  
• Supplier on-time delivery
  
• Management line scheduling visibility
  

Requirements:

Required Skills / Experience / Equipment Operation:

• Must have sufficient experience and/or training in basic machine shop practices to operate and set-up CNC lathe(s), CNC machining Centers, milling machine(s), radial drill(s), and any light drill press (es) in accordance with shop drawings and instructions.
  
• Ability to work under limited supervision and direct operators.

Physical/Mental Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
  
• Ability to reach above shoulders
  
• Ability to walk back and forward thought-out facility
  
• Ability to control operation of hand or foot
  
• Ability to lift / carry up to 50 pounds.
  
• Ability to turn wrist frequently in repetitive motion
  

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.