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Skilled- CNC Operator
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What they do
A CNC Operator programs and operates a computer controlled lathe used to cut wood, plastic, metal with extreme precision.
$48,704 / year median in Wisconsin
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
CNC Operator Wage:
$24.00- $26.
Shift:
2ndHours:
3:30pm- 1:30am (Monday
- Thursday) A well-established manufacturing company in Kenosha, WI is restarting its 2nd shift and is seeking experienced CNC Mill Operators to join the team.
CNC Operator Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC milling machines to produce parts according to specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Perform machine edits and make necessary offset adjustments
- Understand and utilize tool offsets within CNC machines
- Change tooling as needed during production
- Inspect finished parts to verify dimensional and quality requirements
- Use precision measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface testers, and height stands/gauges
- Monitor machining processes and make adjustments to maintain part quality
- Identify tooling or machining issues and make appropriate corrections
- Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation
- Follow established safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures Requirements for
CNC Operator:
- Previous CNC milling experience required
- Strong blueprint-reading skills
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface testers, height stands, and other precision measuring equipment
- Working knowledge of CNC edits and offsets
- Basic understanding of changing tooling and adjusting tool offsets
- Ability to inspect your own work and recognize when adjustments are necessary
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts
- Ability to work independently on 2nd shift after training Please be prepared for our AI recruiter to ask these mandatory questions:
- How many years of hands-on CNC milling experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable reading blueprints and using them to verify dimensions and tolerances while machining parts?
- Which precision measuring and inspection tools have you used regularly?
- What adjustments can you make independently on a CNC mill when a part begins running out of tolerance?
- Are you comfortable changing tooling, setting or adjusting tool offsets, and making basic CNC program edits when needed?
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