CNC Router Operator

Summary

The CNC Router Operator is responsible for setting-up, programming and operating a CNC Router according to instructions to produce parts as specified while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sets up and operates CNC machine router to cut parts according to specifications
2. Review and understand CNC set up instructions, blueprints and specifications
3. Operates from detailed blueprints yet able to conceptualize and fabricate parts per requirements
4. Operates tools such as but not limited to grinders, band saws, pallet jack, air hose, etc.
5. Verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications through the use of calipers, tape measure, height gauge, etc.
6. Push control buttons to activate auto cycles
7. Evaluate programs for routers by entering instructions including zero and reference points; setting tool registers and offsets; calculating requirements including basic math and proving part programs
8. Inspect work pieces for defects and measure work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation measuring instruments
9. Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating among the different shifts the actions taken, irregularities that occurred and continuing needs of each group
10. Ensure a safe working environment and keep work area clean and organized
11. Document actions by completing production and quality logs
12. Obtain Forklift Certification per Company requirements and operate forklifts in a safe and professional manner
13. Record and maintain production and process data per Work Area Instructions
14. Inspect and measure parts per Work Instructions, Control Samples, Inspections Plans and Customer Drawings to verify conformance to quality standards
15. Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and process deviations
16. Notify supervisors when parts fail to meet quality standards
17. Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information 
18. Manage time to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
19. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer’s experience
20. Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.
21. Contributes to a successful workgroup and fosters a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
22. Follow all Company Policies, Procedures
23. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•  Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English
•  Basic knowledge of mathematics, including the use of a tape measure, calipers and height gauge and calculator
•  Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of commonly used tools
•  Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
•  Exhibits solid time management skills and ability to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
•  Professional appearance

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

1. Work is performed in an office environment (constant 67-100%) and requires seldom (0-10%) movement into a warehouse environment.

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Never - Sit on an adjustable computer chair at the desk (may stand)
• Standing: Constant 67-100% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet, or cement floor
• Walking: Constant 67-100% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet, or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Occasional 11-33% - Use a ladder to retrieve products from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Constant 67-100% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Constant 67-100% - Alternate bend/stoop 
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional 11-33% - Alternate squat/kneel 
• Crawling: Never 
• Reaching Out: Occasional 11-33% - Pick products from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Seldom 0-10%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - The position is warehouse and may require use of various types of tools
• Foot Controls: Never
• Driving: Never - Position is warehouse and may require use of various types of tools and/or operation of heavy equipment (e.g. Saws, forklift, tools, etc.)
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100%
• Vibratory Tasks: Never
• Lifting 15 - 75 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Lift product and fixtures
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Occasionally 11-33% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Occasionally 11-33% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.