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CNC Machine Operator

Generant, Butler, NJ, United States


CNC Machine Operator

Generant was founded in the early 1930's and is headquartered in Butler, NJ. We design and manufacture valves and pressure regulators for a wide variety of industries with a strong position in the Industrial Gases and Cryogenics, Medical Gases and Equipment, Energy, and Chemicals markets.
Our Goal is to provide our customers, suppliers and employees true value. We believe this can only be accomplished through a strong commitment to continuous improvement in the quality of our products, services and working environment.
Our team members:
Are personally motivated to produce high-quality work
Are lifelong learners

driven to continually improve
Are well organized
Enjoy working in a team environment
We have openings on our 2nd & 3rd Shift
2nd Shift: 03:00pm - 11:30pm * Monday - Friday
3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 07:30am * Monday - Friday
Job Summary:
The primary functions of the CNC Machine Operator are to operate and load bars into the CNC machines in a productive, high quality, and safe manner. Part quality and production is the focus of their job. They are also responsible for maintaining safe, clean machines and work environment.
Essential Functions:
CNC Machine Operators must have functional understanding on how to read engineering drawings
Understand and confirm proper paperwork, tools, gages, and bar stock material are present for the job
Inspect parts using the visual comparator, caliper, eye loop, appropriate gages, and instruments ensuring machine is producing accurate, quality parts
Perform visual inspection of parts for burrs, chatters, chamfer irregularities, hexes, surface finish, etc. always confirming with engineering print and first part inspection sample
Perform secondary operations as required such as material lot code stamping, part number identification stamping, & de-burring
Record data of part inspections, bars used, problems, and production quantities
Load bar stock into machines and record all information including heat changes in records and work order control system
Maintain machines by keeping machines clear of chips and reporting oil leaks
Properly clean parts using the aqueous degreasing machines making sure parts are free of surface oil and lodged chips
Maintain a clean working environment by cleaning the floor with degreasing solution and floor vacuum, emptying the vacuum into the dirty oily water tote as needed and removing any potential hazards for the work environment
Use proper liquids for cleaning areas such as flooring, and other
Communicate problems to the CNC Operators Supervisor with suggestions for solutions
Change tools, make machine adjustments and offsets as necessary
Safely remove bar stock from cantilever racks
Ability to run multiple machines at once while maintaining production levels, quality parts, and a clean and safe environment
Follow all company safety and environmental policies and procedures
Perform the job with minimal supervision
Perform other assignments as required
CNC Machine Operators can bring their own caliper and or eye loupe for approval and calibration or can purchase either through the company.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience/Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Working experience with calipers, comparators, depth micrometer, surface finish tester
Basic Math Skills (measuring, use of calculator)
Ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, comparators, depth micrometer, surface finish tester
Must be able to communicate using the English language
Must be able to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written and verbal instructions
Prior CNC Machine Operator work experience or Manufacturing Certification a PLUS
Experience on lathe machinery, Haas, Mori Seiki, and / or Star CNC Machinery a plus!
Physical Demands:
Must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger or handle or feel objects and tools or controls and talk or hear
Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
Employee is occasionally required to walk
Specific vision abilities require close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
CNC Machine Operator may work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration
Work in a machine shop environment where floors may be slippery due to oil spills, use of aqueous degreasing solution for floor cleanup, and metal chips
Noise level is usually moderate for a manufacturing plant
Work where a forklift is being operated
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Benefits:
Along with our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), we offer medical, dental, vision, a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program in addition to holiday pay, 401k plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA plan, employer paid Life & AD&D insurance and a wide variety of voluntary plans.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.