CNC Milling Operator

2nd shift only

*At least 3-5 years experience
*Must be able to Set up

Tasks

• Remove work pieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Observe milling or planning machine operation and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.
• Position and secure work pieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.
• Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess work piece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.
• Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and work pieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
• Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of work pieces or machines, according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Verify alignment of work pieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.
• Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
• Move cutters or material manually or by turning hand wheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill work pieces to specifications.
• Replace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders.

Knowledge

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.



Skills

Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.