Job Description

Job Title: CNC Operator

Department:CNC

Reports to:Production Supervisor

Classification:Non-Exempt

Location: Varies

Travel:None

The CNC Operator will be responsible forproducing premium quality, highprecision carbidecutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programsFacilitates andoperatesCNC machines by programming, setup,operatingthe CNC machine, inspecting tools for visibleflawsand correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the setup and offsets asrequired

• Ability to accurately read blueprints.

• Inspect tools for defects usingquality controltools.

• Responsible foraccurateprogramming and machine operation.

• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.

• Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers.

• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

• Other dutiesassigned

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 1-2 years of CNC Operator experience is preferred.

• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but notrequired

• Awell roundedknowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but notrequired

• Previousmanufacturing experience is preferred but notrequired

• Strong math skillsrequiredto performday to dayoperations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.

• Programming experience is preferred but notrequired

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Develops skills to perform basic,repetitiveand manual activities in the job.

• Understandsowntasks and how they relate to others in the team.

• Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; has limited opportunity to solve problems.

• Requires basic communication skills and common courtesy.

• Use assigned methods,toolsand processesSupport sharing of best practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20poundsand some repetitive motions.

• Prolonged periods of standing at a machine.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.