Gentex CNC Tech

EssilorLuxottica - Dudley, MA

Full-time

Dudley, MA

About the position

The CNC Machine Operator at Gentex Optics is responsible for producing quality parts using CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines. This role involves setting up and operating a variety of machine shop equipment, fabricating tooling and mold components, and ensuring that all produced parts meet specified quality standards. The operator will also be involved in programming CNC machines using Mastercam software and will work collaboratively within a high-performance team to make key operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality parts produced on CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines.
• Setup and operate a full range of machine shop equipment to close tolerances with little or no supervision.
• Fabricate fixtures, tooling, and mold components to meet engineering needs.
• Check new molds for dimensions, identification, and angles.
• Load parts, prove tapes, operate controls, set offsets, perform simple edits, deburr, and inspect quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Write programs for CNC controlled machines using Mastercam software and download these programs into machines using network, discs, or thumb drives.
• Read, understand, and edit G and M codes in programs to make corrections or adjustments.
• Apply knowledge of precision measuring instruments including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Understand geometric tolerance and dimensions from drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Follow written and oral instructions and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machines as required to ensure quality production.
• Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Completion of a 2 Year technical program in related fields.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts