CNC Operator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Challenge Manufacturing makes welded assemblies and precision metal parts, supplying high-quality components to the global automotive industry.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a CNC Operator who will be responsible for the setup and build of tooling/die components to precise tolerances, utilizing CNC technology by means of programming, setup, and operating a CNC machine.

Operate a CNC machine to produce parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineer’s drawing.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Some college or technical school (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a CNC Programmer or Machinist/Operator (required)
• Tool and Die experience or training (strongly preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for producing quality parts and meeting efficiencies within the department.
• Attention to detail; maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Clean/deburr production parts (e.g., remove residue, burrs, sharp edges) before release from the department, as required.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Determine the adjustment for cutting requirements to the material being cut, as required.
• Ensures that the work area is clean and orderly, including the machine, tooling, and workstation.
• Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel as required.
• Maintain/check the file system for the availability of resources prior to the operation of the machine.
• Operate a computer numerically controlled machine (e.g., make, add, edit, N/C programs).
• Perform all daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required.
• Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Resolve problems and determine parts to be cut, working through inter-organization coordination (e.g., planning, engineering, production, tooling), as required.
• Test run programs before the actual cutting operation to ensure programming is correct, as required.
• Understands job description and required tasks.
• Uses precision measuring equipment to ensure the part meets specifications. Inspects and measures parts, as required, to maintain quality records.
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities, including time spent, quantity produced, and any rejected parts.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Blueprint reading
• Machine setup and operation
• Precision measurement

Work Environment

• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401 (k) Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.