Machine Operator I

Curbell, Plastics.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbell Plastics is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC milling machines, lathes, routers, and related equipment in Twinsburg, OH. You will read blueprints, inspect parts, and ensure parts meet exact specifications within production timelines.

The role includes basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and some warehouse duties such as shipping/receiving. A high school diploma and 1 year CNC experience are required, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of CNC setup and operation in a machine shop.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines (saws, lathes, mills, drills, grinders) to fabricate parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and quality documents; inspect parts to prints.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist with warehouse duties and use SAP for receiving/shipping tasks.
• Identify and communicate production issues; contribute to safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail orientation

Multi Tasking

Sense of Urgency

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/other training

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

CNC Lathes

SAP

Job description

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 forklift, 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.

Core Competencies:

• Detail Orientation
• Multi Tasking
• Sense of Urgency & Work Ethic
• Creativity & Innovation
• Communication Skills
• Process Improvement & Best Practices

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

1 year: CNC Setup and Operation in a machine shop environment

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