CNC Operator - Large CNC Machining - 3rd Shift
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Job overview
Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring a CNC Operator - Large CNC Machining - 3rd Shift. The role involves setting up and operating a large CNC machine tool on the third shift. The operator receives assignments, interprets drawings and process documents, establishes reference points, performs trial runs, and ensures work meets tolerance specifications while maintaining equipment and safety standards.
Key focus areas include Set up machines using tools and equipment according to standard work instructions, Establish reference points and set offsets for machining operations, and Perform trial runs or prove out tapes as required.
Important skills include Large CNC Machine Tool, Mills, Horizontal Lathe, Vertical Lathe, Machining Center, and Horizontal Boring Bar.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Primary Function: To set up and operate an individual Large CNC machine tool.
Tools & Equipment:
Equipment includes a variety of Large CNC machine tools including but not limited to mills, horizontal or vertical lathe, machining center, horizontal boring bar. Equipment includes items such as fixtures, tools, inserts, chucks, heads, cutters, etc., that are standard equipment for the individual machine tool. Appropriate measuring instruments such as gages, micrometers, indicators, etc.; blueprints, process documents, hand tools.
Materials: Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Source of Supervision: Assigned supervisor (typically team leader or process engineer)
Direction Exercised: None
Working Procedure:
Receives assignment, drawings, process documents, program tapes, manuscripts and/or verbal instructions. Sets up machines using tools and equipment needed according to standard work instructions and machine requirements. Establishes reference points and sets offsets. May be required to preset tools. Make trial runs or prove out tapes as required. Perform work to tolerances indicated.
May be required to perform other miscellaneous duties such as deburring, checking work, or presetting tools during machine cycle.
Maintains standard work files, program files, fixtures, tooling, etc. Keeps machine clean and performs daily routine maintenance checks.
Handles medium weight materials by hand and heavier materials by hoist or crane.
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