Astronicscorporation The Senior CNC Operator leads and mentors the CNC machining team, assigning daily tasks and priorities. They perform machine set-ups, load programs, troubleshoot machining issues, and ensure finished parts meet specifications.
Responsibilities
Trains and mentors CNC-Operators in all duties and responsibilities.
Assign daily tasks and priorities to the CNC machining team provided by the Production Supervisor
Performs basic shop math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Converting fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Can interpret GD & T callouts.
Able to create basic machine fixturing.
Performs all set-ups within set-up time without supervision. Including Vise, 5 Axis, and Tooling.
Loads programs and follow procedures for revision control.
Inspects tooling for damage / wear, selects proper tooling, and makes reasonable substitutions if tool is not available. Performing measure, touch off, and loads all tooling.
Accurately following G / M Code commands making adjustments at machine.
Trouble shoot machining issues.
Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, collisions, and out of tolerance features.
Qualification
Operates micrometersObserves safety and security proceduresEmpties chip binsMastercam or CAM programming desiredAbility to obtain a forklift license
Required
Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.
Operates micrometers, dial and digital calipers, Tesa height gauge, veneer gauges, thread gauges, go/no-go pins and other measuring tools / equipment.
Attends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly
Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Maintains machine equipment by checking / filling / draining / cleaning: coolant, oil, magazines, tool tapers, and other assigned tasks.
Empties chip bins, sweeps, cleans work area and equipment.
Identifies opportunities for improvement by recognizing the 8 wastes – and is dedicated to continuous improvement.
Reports consistently to work and is on time. Able to work an eight-hour shift and overtime as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 5 years or more of related experience and/or training preferred.