CNC Operator (1st Shift) - START Inc.

General Function

Responsible for supporting the production operations of the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adapt and promote Lean Manufacturing principles
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
• Required to operate machinery in various CNC machining centers
• Sets machine controls according to program and installs fixtures
• Responsible for set-up, repairing tooling and troubleshoot machines in their cell area
• Required to understand, know and apply the knowledge to all machines, machine processes, and their functions in their work area
• Makes preliminary check on first piece, adjusts tools to maintain proper dimensions and part quality overall
• Responsible for fully completing and updating all paperwork on daily basis (production reports, PPLH, TAKT, scrap reports, housekeeping check sheets, etc.)
• Manually positions and removes tools as prescribed
• Responsible for quality of all production parts produced at their station
• Required to perform all quality checks on production as specified by Quality Control
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and safe
• Responsible for reporting any quality defects to the Team Leader, General Production Supervisor, or Production Supervisor
• Must be able to sustain the fast paced demands of an automotive production environment
• Serves in the capacity of waste water handler commensurate with completion of proper training
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader

Knowledge and Skills

• Must possess working CNC knowledge to include troubleshooting, and adjusting robot positions using the teach pendant
• Usage of a computer and other workplace machinery such as a SAP hand held scanners, calculators, printers, and calipers (micrometers)
• Possess working knowledge of IATF16949, ISO 14001, and Q1 compliance criteria

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Pursuit of college coursework or education in skilled trades preferred

Experience

• Requires at least one (1) year experience as CNC machinist
• 2 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing setting preferred