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CNC Machine Operator

Southland Steel Fabricators, Inc., Greensburg, LA, United States


GENERAL SUMMARY
Producing machined parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS

Written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of basic shop mathematics

Experience in heavy structural fabrication

Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings and have cutting torch experience.

Proficient in effective operation of welding equipment

DUTIES

Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, plans, materials, specifications, and machine parameters. Having machinist experience is a plus.

Configure mills and lathes by entering instructions, setting tool registers, calculating requirements, including basic math

Load machine with work pieces

Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces

Maintain specifications by observing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, and replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and ownership of equipment.

Meets production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Adhere to all Southland Steel Fabricator’s, Inc. Safety Rules, Policies, and Procedures

Maintain orderly and clean work area

Attend all required safety meetings

Inspect equipment each day to ensure it meets safety standards

Must inspect tools daily before each use, to include extension cords

Use hand and power tools (when required) safely at all times, with correct guards in place.

Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with policy and adequate for specific tasks

Wear specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:

Wear proper work clothing.

Respirators when welding harmful metals or when ventilation is not adequate

Steel/hard toe boots

Hearing protection

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
In order to do the job, the following physical requirements are necessary:

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs. or less

Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, or crouching

Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material

Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Wage: Depends on experience

Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check

Management Discretion:

The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of the employer

Employment‑at‑Will:

This document does not create an employment contract, either express or implied. All employment is at‑will.

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