CNC Mill Operator Trainee FLSA Class: Non-Exempt/Hourly Department: Manufacturing Type: Full-Time Reports To: Manufacturing Director EEO-1 Class: Operatives Pay Range: $16.40 - $19.00 per hour ***PAY IS BASED ON EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILL | Summary/Objective |
The CNC Mill Operator (Trainee) produces machined parts by learning the processes and procedures for set-up and operation of CNC Milling machines. Learning machine operation blueprint reading measuring tools and how to maintain accuracy and tolerances. Learn to update travelers routings and routine machine maintenance. |
Essential Functions |
- A Trainee will learn and master the following Functions:
- Identify the correct material types and sizes for the job.
- Reading blueprints and identifying part dimensions and specifications.
- The process of inputting control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
- Calculations for machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
- The concept of zero and reference points; setting tool registers offsets compensation and conditional switches; calculating requirements including basic math geometry and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- What indicating vices fixtures tools attachments collets bushings cams gears stops and stock pushers are and how they are used.
- Develop an understanding of drilling tapping reaming grooving and cutting facing and thread chasing operations.
- First article inspection and why.
- Regularly measure and perform inspection on parts. Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments templates and fixtures.
- Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- How to use and properly store precision measuring equipment.
- Deburr polish and rinse machined parts.
- Properly handle parts.
- Properly label and handle non-conforming products.
- Communicate with appropriate people immediately upon discovery of potential problems and work to solve problems promptly and logically. This includes proper use of the chain of command.
- Confer with Lead or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and to obtain approval to continue production.
- Keep work area clean put away or dispose of used or broken tooling.
- Monitor machine for proper operation and maintain proper oil and coolant levels.
- At end of shift perform scheduled daily machine maintenance including dumping waste oil and metal chip bins.
- Maintain accurate end of shift counts of material and parts.
- Complete the necessary job tracking paperwork.
- Pass along vital information between the outgoing and incoming operators.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications |
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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Educations and Experience |
- High School Diploma GED and/or Technical School Graduate with concentration CNC Mill operations or industry recognized certification.
- 90-day entry level completion required.
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Skills and Competencies |
- Must have basic math skills.
- Able to read write and have a working knowledge of English.
- Conceptual skills.
- Process Improvement.
- Verbal Communication.
- Functional and Technical skills.
- Attention to Detail.
- Coordination.
- Team Player.
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Work Environment |
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. |
Physical Demands |
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A complete list of physical demands is available upon request. |
Supervisory Responsibilities |
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. |
Other Duties |
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. |
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled |
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion sex gender identity age marital status genetic information sexual orientation national origin disability (including pregnancy) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. |
Required Experience:
Intern