Machine Operator (Finishing department) - 1st Shift

Colonial Group; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Mansfield, TX seeks a CNC operator to set up, run, and monitor semi-automated equipment and adjust final products per instructions. The role includes inspecting parts with micrometers/calipers, reading blueprints, and ensuring accurate BOM and inventory transactions.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and basic English, math, and computer skills. Overtime may be required; lean manufacturing practices are encouraged in daily duties.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, and press operation machines preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English; basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other semi-automated equipment or manually adjust final product per instructions to produce quality parts.
• Inspect product for quality using micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators; record findings and downtime in log book.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify specifications; review BOM accuracy and inventory transactions.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate defects to technical staff.
• Perform routine machine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments to meet specs.
• Report accurate counts of production parts, scrap, and labor hours with paperwork or electronic entry.
• Follow 6S standards and participate in lean activities to reduce waste and learn new skills.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines/work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC Milling

Quality Inspection

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Machines

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

This positions is responsible for completing basic set-ups, operating, monitoring, and making minor adjustments on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjusting final product depending on assigned area.

• Run production jobs on CNC milling/grinding, induction, assembly, or other various types of semi-automated equipment or manually adjust final product per written or verbal work instructions to produce quality parts while maintaining productivity standards.
• Inspect product for quality throughout production run using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and visual inspection, record inspection findings, and write detailed downtime and other shift communications in a log book.
• Read work orders and blueprints to identify appropriate specifications for machine setup and product quality. Review work orders to ensure bill of materials are accurate and all inventory transactions are performed correctly.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and communicate quality defects to the technical staff as needed.
• Perform routine machine set-ups, changeovers, and adjustments on equipment to meet specifications.
• Report accurate count of production parts, scrap, and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry.
• Comply with established 6S standards and participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
• Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in operating CNC, milling, grinding, and press operation machines preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English. Ability to demonstrate basic math and computer skills and perform visual quality inspections.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Ability to work overtime as needed by the company is required

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.