CNC Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines, i.e. Mills, Lathes, Routers and / or saws to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties
• Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine work to be done
• Performs diversified operations on numerical controlled machines
• Performs a variety of related operations to close and interrelated tolerances
• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine sequence and dimensions of finished work piece
• Attaches fixtures to machine according to setup instructions
• Manipulates controls to start machine
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations to insure maintenance of quality standards and specifications
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications
• Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies
• Adjusts machine according to specifications
• Cleans machine parts and performs machine maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education and Experience : (Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications)

Benefits Package :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type : Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer : Disability / Veteran