CNC Setup / Operator

Sets up and operates conventional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces. Sets up and operates either CNC lathes or CNC milling centers to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post).
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
• Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relation to each other and to set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
• Edits and updates CNC programs. Works with the programmers and the ME/IE group for continuous improvement.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and turns handwheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa and engages feed.
• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.
• Operates bench tools to de-burr parts.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
• Other duties as assigned

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

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