Machine Operator I

Curbell; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbell in California is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC machining centers including mills, lathes, routers and saws to produce parts that meet precise specifications on time.

You will read blueprints, perform dimensional inspections, and maintain equipment with a focus on safety and quality. At some locations you may assist with warehouse duties using SAP for receiving and shipping. The role requires moderate supervision and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 years: Experience with various types of saw equipment, including manual saws and CNC panel saws
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and parts lists; verifies specifications

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery such as CNC saws, lathes, milling machines, drills, shapers, boring mills and grinders.
• Read blueprints and inspect parts to prints; perform dimensional and visual inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs; report issues impacting production.
• Process warehouse tasks using SAP for receiving and shipping; prepare necessary documents.
• Resolve production issues and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

CNC machinery

SAP

Job description

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machining centers, mills, lathes, and router equipment. The Machine Operator produces quality product according to precise specifications within time constraints. At some locations, this position will also include general warehouse duties such as shipping and receiving. In this position, the employee will work with moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Sets up and operates production machinery such as CNC saws, lathes, milling machines, drills, shapers, boring mills and grinders to fabricate and repair parts and products. Works with some guidance from supervision.
• Reading and Interpreting Documentation and Product Quality - Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and parts lists. Studies and interprets assembly instructions, and verifies specifications. Conducts dimensional and visual part inspections to prints and specifications using standard quality assurance inspection equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment - Completes preventative maintenance, troubleshoots malfunctions, and performs minor repairs as needed. Communicates errors in product, equipment, and other issues that may arise in fulfilling orders.
• Performs general warehouse duties - Fills orders in a timely manner by operating warehouse equipment and machinery including operating a fork lift, computing and optimizing yields, and cutting material to size. Loads and unloads delivery trucks as needed, using SAP to receive and ship materials. Processes operational activities in SAP through work orders and prepares proper documentation including transfer orders, bills of lading, delivery notes, work orders, call tags for non-conforming material and others as required.
• Problem solving and Communication - Resolves assembly and production issues and communicates errors in the product line, equipment and or issues in fulfilling orders.
• Safety and Continuous Improvement - Participates actively in Continuous Improvement activities and submits ideas to help drive improvement. Ensures the workplace and environment are clean and safe. Follows Company Safety policies and procedures and looks for ways to improve safety.
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

2 years: Experience with various types of saw equipment, including manual saws and CNC panel saws

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