CNC Machining Operator

**Essential Functions:** - Set up, operate and troubleshoot CNC Machines to achieve first article. - Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and work instructions or MIPs proficiently. - Properly and safely load and unload parts and raw material in CNC Machinery. - Perform necessary side operations during machine cycle time as required (i.e., deburring, etc.) - Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance task on CNC Machinery. - Meet production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality. - Palletize material coming to machine from preceding operation, as required. - Maintain appropriate Kanban records, levels, etc. - Remove chips and shavings as needed. - Solve minor problems and recognize bigger problems that require supervisor/manager assistance. - Verify and record quality assurance measurements and document defects. - Maintain and improve 5S standards in the cell. - Comply with company policies, ISO standards, and applicable laws and legislation. - Work towards SQDC target metrics. - Support manufacturing engineers as directed in daily production, projects, and special assignments. - Maintain tooling while operating machines. - Determine specifications for inspection of work using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining. - Change tooling and/or tooling holders to maintain machine settings to produce a quality product throughout production. - Operate other equipment as required, both NC controlled and manual (if applicable). - Considered to be process expert and trainer. - Work directly with programmer and engineers in planning and execution of insourcing projects. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Requirements:** - High school diploma, GED, Technical School certificate, or related work experience required. - Three (3) to five (5) years prior successful experience operating CNC Machines. - Must have extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Hass, Hardinge, Tsugami Swiss. - Ability to prioritize work and work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to read, write, and perform simple to moderate mathematical calculations. - Skill and ability to operate machines precisely with high degree of attention to make quality products. - Ability to perform job in safe manner. - Must be able to read and utilize the following measuring instruments: 6 to 12” scale, vernier calipers, comparator, pin gauge, thread gauges, and micrometer. - Must be able to read blueprints, bills of materials, and part specifications. - Must understand and have the ability to perform tool wear offsets. - Must have experience machining one or more of the following materials: nickel-based stainless-steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Cooper, Aluminum, and/or Titanium