CNC Operator

Arundel Machine Tool Co

Full-time - Entry Level

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The CNC Operator at Arundel Machine is responsible for producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines. This role involves maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and managing equipment supplies. The operator will interpret blueprints and engineering plans, manage stock inventory, and ensure precise machining operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
• Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available and anticipates needed stock.
• Places and expedites orders for stock, verifying receipt of stock.
• Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches.
• Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
• Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing.
• Takes measurements and detects malfunctions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CNC machines or related training.