CNC Job Description
CNC
provides daily operator support in the form of CNC programming and troubling shooting support to the shop floor.
CNC Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective CNC job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included CNC job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ownership of CNC Machining Programming, Maintenance, Tools inventory
Must have strong knowledge of GD&T
Determine the optimal manufacturing methods and processes for producing products from start to finish, meeting customer requirements
Operate forklifts, cranes and material handling equipment
Use Master Cam to create CNC program to manufacture aerospace parts to finished dimensions
Determine cutting tool types needed and create tool lists
Design tooling/fixtures needed for machining parts -- Solidworks Experience Preferred
Manage jobs utilizing MS Project communicating deliveries to team members outside of department
Usage of Lean Principles
Contribute to NCR resolutions
CNC Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for CNC
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNC, H2S, WHMIS, CAM, CAD, QUEST, OEM, NTC, GCE
Education for CNC
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the CNC job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Education, Associates, Manufacturing, General Education, Engineering, Computer, Machine Tool Technology, Technology, Manufacturing Technology
Skills for CNC
Desired skills for CNC include:
Shop math
Uses
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
CNC programming
GD&T
Machines and tools
Company procedures and work instructions
Speeds
Repair
Maintenance
Desired experience for CNC includes:
Blueprint reading capabilities
Minimum of 5 years experience operating both Mills and Lathes
5+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with metal forming equipment or high-speed manufacturing operations
Available to work 12 hours shifts on a 4 days on/4 days off schedule
Ability to follow and comprehend verbal and written instructions present information in both verbal and written form
CNC Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a CNC. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for CNC
- Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis
- Practices safe work habits, maintains clean working environment, and performs routine preventative maintenance and other duties as directed
- Create the CNC files for the computer controlled cutting and drilling machines in the shop
- Nest plate, manage inventory, and release cuttings
- Find and resolve drawing and or Bill of materials issues during programming process
- Program a CNC Mill machine
- Working on mastercam 2016/17
- Utilizes and interprets engineering drawings from sketches, graphic illustrations or verbal/written correspondence to plan sequence of operations
- Design using MasterCAM and AutoCAD
- Use measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
Qualifications for CNC
- PPE supplied by company
- Steel Toes Shoes required by employee
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of MS Office software, computer numerical control, basics of programming, and computer-aided manufacturing
- Must be able to learn and use multiple NC programming languages and software
- Ability to operate NC machines is highly desirable
- Must be able to read blue prints and write programs that will result in parts that are within the required specifications
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of CNC. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for CNC
- Using defined processes and prescribed operation sequences, set-up and operate ProtoTrak/EZTrak machines to close tolerance to achieve quality specifications
- Troubleshoot process problems and make adjustments and minor repairs to achieve a quality output
- During the machining cycle, perform your own part inspection using a broad range of precision inspection equipment
- Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management
- Ability to read and follow-up blueprints
- Documenting results after inspecting completed products
- Monitor machines constantly
- Operate machinery controls
- Install newly created programs on various machining centers such as 3-4 axis mills, turning centers, lathes, mill/turn, and prove out accuracy of the program
- Machining mostly on various steels
Qualifications for CNC
- A skill level of “3” or better on pieces of CNC equipment gained through technical school training or relative work experience
- Working knowledge of FANUC & Mazatrol controllers
- Working knowledge of G and M codes as related to vertical machining centers
- Working knowledge of CAD software related to CNC machining
- Knowledge of and ability to use tape measure, micrometer, bore gauges and calipers a must
- Manufacturing technical degree (2 year)
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Our company is looking to fill the role of CNC. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for CNC
- General machining duties as per instructions on route cards and drawings
- Signing off completed stages on route sheets
- Dimensional checks on completed operations
- Care of tools, machinery and associated equipment, informing supervisor of any non conformance
- Setup and operate productions equipment to support customer demand
- Knowledge of blueprints reading and comprehension of provided manufacturing processes
- Contributes to a team environment by maintaining a positive attitude along with supporting a safe work environment and keeps work area neat and organized
- Set-up and operate manufacturing equipment (CNC, Manual large through bore lathes) in a manner which meets quality and productivity standards
- Assist supervision and other employees in developing new methods and techniques to improve process and quality of products
- To always be looking at ways to improve processes to increase productivity in a controlled setting
Qualifications for CNC
- General math, geometry, and trigonometry experience required
- Knowledge of computer basics required
- Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately
- Cost Consciousness – Works within the direction of the department’s resources
- Must know Mastercam 2017
- Must have solid work experience
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Our company is looking to fill the role of CNC. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for CNC
- Interact in a Manufacturing environment with a variety of personnel and shift change over a daily basis
- 5%) Know how to use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers)
- 20%) Able to 2-D programming, set up, and run C.N.C
- Set Up and schedule individual jobs
- Operate a water jet CNC machine, water cutting and routing
- Inspect finished product for quality and specifications
- Covers constrained work centers if needed
- Provides all requested data and completes forms for trials
- Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machinery
- Maintains a safe and organized workstation and follows all company policies and safety procedures
Qualifications for CNC
- Must know how to program 5th axis
- Any - High School Diploma/Equivalent
- May occasionally perform responsibilities of an assembler
- Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations
- Contribute to 5S program in work area
- Experience machining plastics is a plus!
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a CNC. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for CNC
- Receives repair orders from department manager or other managers
- Assures that maintenance/repairs are completed in accordance with established procedures
- Operate and maintain assigned machines
- Perform SPC on all parts that are running in the work centers
- Change broken/dull tools and perform all offsets as required to keep the machine producing conforming parts
- Ability to keep up with all part de-burring that is part of the work center operation
- Inspect parts using microscopes, tool maker's scope, micrometers, OGP, gage pins, thread gages, indicators or
- Other equipment
- Record inspection data in the data collection system
- Train others on the use of all inspection equipment in the operation
Qualifications for CNC
- Operate and understand measuring instruments, such as height gages, micrometers, and calipers
- Must be able to interpret blue prints
- On the job experience (3-5 years) desired
- Available for overtime and weekend hours
- Available for 2nd shift hours
- Capable of lifting up to 50lbs without accommodation