Job Overview

Primarily responsible for efficient and effective production. Must produce product with adherence to Quality Management System. 

Job Requirements

• Operates CNC equipment and verifies the quality of work on machine tools involving close tolerances. 
• Performs routine or repetitive operations in a manner which will consistently meet quality requirements and production standards. 
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities. 
• Runs routine and repetitive operations that are set-up on a variety of CNC machines. 
• Works from drawings and/or specifications as well as Traveler instructions. • Edits programs as needed for tool changes/wear. 
• Performs additional work within cycle times as time permits 
• Evaluates production job performance compared to established production and quality standards. 
• Makes suggestions for improvements to processes to enhance operations. 
• Maintains required tooling, as needed, to manufacture parts to specifications. 
• Conducts quality checks through the use of fixed or adjustable precision measuring devices. 
• Instructs or assists others as needed. 
• Performs routine PM on equipment as needed. 
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition. Works safely, and complies with all established safety rules and work practices. 
• Complies with Company, Department, and quality policies and procedures as applicable. 
• Keeps Team Leader informed of job related problems and other information related to work activity. 
• Maintains a positive attitude and promotes a “team” approach throughout the Department. 
• Performs multiple operations as required. 
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned 

Essential skills and experience

• High school education or equivalent 
• 6 months to 2 years of CNC machining and operating experience, preferably in a job shop environment. 
• Ability to perform offset/tool changes. 
• Very strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. 
• Experience using a microscope 
• Proficient at understanding blueprints. 

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 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.

• Work environment: General machine shop environment. 

Competencies