CNC Lathe Operator

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:
Hourly

Reports to:
Production Supervisor

CNC Machine Operator

Who We Are:

Flexible Concepts, Inc has produced high-quality precision machined components since 1990 for multiple industries, most notably the automotive and commercial sectors in addition to the U.S. Department of Defense. What began as a small family-owned business remains today as a much larger family-operated organization as an ISO 9001:2015 Certified entity focused on quality, continuous improvement, and flexibility to better serve our customers. 

Why We are Different:

At Flexible Concepts, Inc, we are committed to delivering high-quality parts and services to our customers to grow our business, while caring for our employees as members of our family. 

What You will Get:

1. A personal, family-oriented culture.

2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, and a health savings plan. 

3. Fair and competitive compensation. 

Summary/Objective: 

The CNC Machine Operator runs computer numerical control machines to fabricate parts. The CNC Machine Operator loads parts in the machine, cycles the machine and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The operator runs production orders, communicates with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment while adhering to our quality standards. 

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors in a manufacturing      environment.
• May stand for 8 or more hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to noise, machinery,      forklifts, metal shavings, and slick floors.
• Repetitive use of hands.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs all assigned machine shop operations.

2. Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designee. 

3. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition in accordance with shift hand-off procedures and follows prescribed safety procedures.

4. Regularly performs milling, turning, drilling, tapping, de-burring, sawing, and sanding tasks. 

5. Performs quality inspection of machined products, and documents results according to quality standards.

6. Completes and maintains quality paperwork for parts. 

7. Assists in other work areas to perform fabrication, lay-out of parts, filtration of coolant and burnishing tasks. 

8. Follow all company rules, continuous improvement initiatives, quality standards and safety policies (OSHA).

9. Ensure production schedule completion.

Competencies:

1. Communication Proficiency.

2. Mathematical Skills.

3. Mechanical Capacity.

4. Technical Capacity.

5. Time Management. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring. 

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires frequent lifting, pushing and pulling objects that are 25 pounds. The team member may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hourly position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and the direct supervisor. 

Travel:

No travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Ability to read tape measure, micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

2. Ability to speak, hear, read, and be trained in the English language.

3. Ability to perform basic math with decimals.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. One or more years of related experience highly preferred.

2. Certified/technical training.

3. Experience with equipment used at this facility.

a. Okuma lathes

b. Fuji lathes

c. Muratec lathes

d. Okuma & Fanuc controls 

e. Gantry & Fanuc robots

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass E-Verify. 

AAP/EEO Statement:

Flexible Concepts, Inc provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination, and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Flexible Concepts, Inc.

Flexible Concepts, Inc's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

1. Ability to read tape measure, micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

2. Ability to speak, hear, read, and be trained in the English language.

3. Ability to perform basic math with decimals.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. One or more years of related experience highly preferred.

2. Certified/technical training.

3. Experience with equipment used at this facility.

a. Okuma lathes

b. Fuji lathes

c. Muratec lathes

d. Okuma & Fanuc controls 

e. Gantry & Fanuc robots