CNC Standard Operator - WEA

Dwyer Instruments, PTY; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwyer Instruments, PTY in Grandview, MO seeks a CNC Standard Operator to prepare, set up, and tear down tooling for standard parts production. You will operate CNC and conventional machines, verify first pieces against drawings, and adjust tooling offsets to maintain tolerances.

Responsibilities include tool sharpening, oil changes, safety compliance, and accurate production data recording. The role requires basic machine shop practices and ability to work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic machine shop practices to operate and set-up CNC lathe(s), CNC machining centers, milling machines, radial drills, and light drill presses.
• Ability to read shop drawings and blueprints prepared by engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install tooling for standard parts production as directed to fill orders. Retrieve tool sets and set up machines.
• Operate machine after setup and verify first pieces for conformance to dimensions and quality.
• Operate or instruct others in proper operation/set-up of machines.
• Select, remove, and replace indexable inserts and sharpen cutting tools.
• Make minor CNC program adjustments, including geometry and tooling offsets.
• Change cutting oils and lubricate machinery; use guards to prevent injury.
• Care for hand tools and tooling related to assigned machines; store as directed.
• Record production information as directed.
• Observe safety procedures and keep work area neat and organized.

Skills

CNC lathe(s)

CNC machining Centers

milling machine(s)

radial drill(s)

light drill press(es)

basic machine shop practices

direct supervision

Job description

CNC Standard Operator

The CNC Standard Operator located in Grandview, MO reports to our Machining 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