CNC Machine Operator

About Generant:

Generant was founded in the early 1930’s and is headquartered in Butler, NJ. We design and manufacture valves and pressure regulators for a wide variety of industries with a strong position in the Industrial Gases and Cryogenics, Medical Gases and Equipment, Energy, and Chemicals markets.

Generant is 100% employee owned. We look for dedicated and talented people who accept the responsibilities of thinking like owners and embrace our mission as stated in our Quality Policy:

Our team members:

• Are personally motivated to produce high-quality work
• Are lifelong learners – driven to continually improve
• Are well organized
• Enjoy working in a team environment

Job Summary:

The primary functions of the CNC Machine Operator are to operate and load bars into multi axis, turning, CNC machines in a productive, high quality, and safe manner. Part quality and production is the focus of their job. They are also responsible for maintaining safe, clean machines and work environment.

Essential Functions:

• CNC Machine Operators must have functional understanding on how to read engineering drawings
• Understand and confirm proper paperwork, tools, gages, and bar stock material are present for the job
• Inspect parts using the visual comparator, caliper, eye loop, appropriate gages, and instruments ensuring machine is producing accurate, quality parts
• Perform visual inspection of parts for burrs, chatters, chamfer irregularities, hexes, surface finish, etc. always confirming with engineering print and first part inspection sample
• Perform secondary operations as required such as material lot code stamping, part number identification stamping, & de-burring
• Record data of part inspections, bars used, problems, and production quantities
• Load bar stock into machines and record all information including heat changes in records and work order control system
• Maintain machines by keeping machines clear of chips and reporting oil leaks
• Properly clean parts using the aqueous degreasing machines making sure parts are free of surface oil and lodged chips
• Maintain a clean working environment by cleaning the floor with degreasing solution and floor vacuum, emptying the vacuum into the dirty oily water tote as needed and removing any potential hazards for the work environment
• Use proper liquids for cleaning areas such as flooring, and other
• Communicate problems to the CNC Operators Supervisor with suggestions for solutions
• Change tools, make machine adjustments and offsets as necessary
• Safely remove bar stock from cantilever racks
• Ability to run multiple machines at once while maintaining production levels, quality parts, and a clean and safe environment
• Follow all company safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Perform the job with minimal supervision
• Perform other assignments as required

CNC Machine Operators can bring their own caliper and or eye loupe for approval and calibration or can purchase either through the company.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Working experience with calipers, comparators, depth micrometer, surface finish tester
• Basic Math Skills (measuring, use of calculator)
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, comparators, depth micrometer, surface finish tester
• Ability to read and comprehend work-related materials, instructions, and documentation written in English
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with team members, supervisors, and others 
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions provided in English
• Ability to understand and complete verbal and written training materials presented in English
• Must be able to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written and verbal instructions
• Prior CNC Machine Operator work experience or Manufacturing Certification a plus
• Experience on turning lathe machinery such as Haas, Mori Seiki, and / or Star CNC Machinery a PLUS!!

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger or handle or feel objects and tools or controls and talk or hear
• Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Employee is occasionally required to walk
• Specific vision abilities require close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• CNC Machine Operator may work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration
• Work in a machine shop environment where floors may be slippery due to oil spills, use of aqueous degreasing solution for floor cleanup, and metal chips
• Noise level is usually moderate for a manufacturing plant
• Work where a forklift is being operated
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits:

Along with our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), we offer medical, dental, vision, a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program in addition to holiday pay, 401k plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA plan, employer paid Life & AD&D insurance and a wide variety of voluntary plans.

Please note that 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.