CNC Operator

Job Title: CNC Operator  

Department: CNC 

Reports to: Production Supervisor  

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Location:  Nashville, TN

Travel: None 

Job Summary: The CNC Operator will be responsible for producing premium quality, high precision  carbide cutting tools using specific tool grinding machines and programs.  Facilitates and operates CNC machines by programming, setup, operating the CNC machine, inspecting tools for visible flaws and correcting quality issues to ensure a consistent product.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required. 
• Ability to accurately read blueprints. 
• Inspect tools for defects using quality  control tools. 
• Responsible for accurate programming and machine operation.  
• Consistently evaluates the quality of the finished product coming off the CNC machine through visual inspection and the use of measurement tools.  
• Communicates quality issues to programmers and/or General Managers. 
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality. 
• Compliance with local laws, industry standards, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, and relevant ISO certifications.   
• Other duties assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• 1-2 years of CNC Operator experience is preferred. 
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is ideal but not required. 
• A well rounded knowledge of cutters, inserts and feeds/speeds is preferred but not required.  
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. 
• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.  
• Programming experience is preferred but not required.  

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Develops skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job. 
• Understands own tasks and how they relate to others in the team. 
• Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; has limited opportunity to solve problems. 
• Requires basic communication skills and common courtesy. 
• Use assigned methods, tools and processes.  Support sharing of best practices. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Lightwork that includes bending into the machine, light lifting up to 20 pounds and some repetitive motions. 
• Prolonged periods of standing at a machine. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.