Second and Third Shift Weekdays or Weekend Machine Operator

$5.00 hourly bonus for two machines! This full-time position is responsible for operating and maintaining a CNC machine and producing parts to safety and quality standards. Employee will work under the direction of a Manufacturing Supervisor. Shifts only available for weekdays second and third shift weekdays or first shift weekends. Optional overtime available.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to perform basic CNC machine operations working from drawings and customer specifications.
• Ability to communicate in English, understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Ability to read and understand basic CNC programs.
• Ability to perform quality checks using basic measurement and testing equipment including micrometers and pin gages.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Works in accordance with and ensures compliance with all applicable quality systems and regulations.
• Assists Manufacturing Supervisors and Programmer in CNC set-up and tool changes.
• Efficiently and independently operates and maintains one or more CNC machines.
• Processes necessary CNC machine adjustments, including offsets.
• Safely loads and unloads fixtures, parts, tooling, or materials into CNC machines.
• Properly and legibly documents completed work, tool changes, and nonconformances as required by applicable quality systems and regulation.
• Cleans and deburrs parts as conditions permit utilizing machine tools, power tools, or hand tools.
• Performs routine maintenance such as chip removal, monitoring and refreshing coolant, cleaning machines, worktables, and surrounding areas.
• Performs quality checks on parts as required.
• Maintains and returns all equipment such as tooling, jigs, fixtures and gages to proper storage areas.
• Adheres to L&S Machine’s workplace cleanliness standards.
• Embraces and participates in L&S Machine’s Safety Culture by conforming and following all safety rules, production, and quality directives.
• Reports any incidents that have occurred in a timely fashion and participates in investigations, as required (i.e. safety, spills, accidents, outages, productivity/workflow).
• Makes suggestions, demonstrates a questioning attitude and is supportive and open minded to new and existing ideas/initiatives.
• Seeks assistance from Manufacturing Supervisors when unsure of procedure or when errors occur.
• Works cohesively and communicates clearly and respectfully with all L&S employees, contractors, or interns.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as deemed necessary, to support L&S Machine’s business and operational needs.

Basic Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience: Entry level. No experience necessary.
• Technology: Basic computer literacy.
• Physical: Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge and Competencies: Good math skills, able to communicate in English, and able to understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
• Other: Reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous experience in machining or manufacturing.
• Previous experience in interpreting drawings and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of CNC Machining, Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing, and/or Measuring and Test Equipment.