Numerical control operator job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A numerical control operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a variety of machines used in the production and manufacturing of products. From grinders to lasers, they repair and adjust machines, conduct tests, and customize production cycles and software to correctly assemble materials.
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Example numerical control operator requirements on a job description
Numerical control operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in numerical control operator job postings.
Sample numerical control operator requirements
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics
- Expertise in operating and programming CNC machines
- Ability to set up and calibrate machines to ensure accuracy and precision
- Experience with various machining tools and techniques
- Strong mathematical skills for calculating measurements and dimensions
Sample required numerical control operator soft skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect errors and defects
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and find solutions
- Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities and work schedules
- Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work
Numerical control operator job description example 1
Pentair numerical control operator job description
Would you like to put your talents to work at a purpose-driven company who is on Forbes' List of Best Midsize Employers? Explore how you can be a part of charting a course to a healthier world at Pentair. Come join our collaborative team that is working to deliver smart, sustainable water solutions to individuals across the world!
$1,000 Welcome Bonus - $500 paid at 60 days of employment and $500 paid at 120 days of employment Starting at $22/hour8% shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift Perform operations necessary to face, turn, bore, chamfer, groove, thread, drill, tap, and wash a variety of materials and parts Utilize CNC equipment, manual machines, precision measuring equipment, overhead hoists, hand tools/power tools/air tools, and refractometer Maintain proper coolant ratios and levels and perform routine maintenance Required to read part drawings and use adjustable and fixed gauges to check work Perform other duties as assigned at other department work centers (drill press station, impeller balancing work center, parts washer, EDM burner)1-2 years of CNC machine operation experience preferred (does not require set up experience)
Benefits
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected.
11 Holidays each year2 weeks of vacation to start40 hours of sick time Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFlex Spending Accounts
Health Care Flex SpendingDependent Day Care Flex Spending
401k match up to 5%25% employee stock purchase match up to $9,000/yr Identity theft monitoring Life Insurance up to 10x base pay Tuition ReimbursementShort Term and Long Term Disability
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
$1,000 Welcome Bonus - $500 paid at 60 days of employment and $500 paid at 120 days of employment Starting at $22/hour8% shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift Perform operations necessary to face, turn, bore, chamfer, groove, thread, drill, tap, and wash a variety of materials and parts Utilize CNC equipment, manual machines, precision measuring equipment, overhead hoists, hand tools/power tools/air tools, and refractometer Maintain proper coolant ratios and levels and perform routine maintenance Required to read part drawings and use adjustable and fixed gauges to check work Perform other duties as assigned at other department work centers (drill press station, impeller balancing work center, parts washer, EDM burner)1-2 years of CNC machine operation experience preferred (does not require set up experience)
Benefits
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected.
11 Holidays each year2 weeks of vacation to start40 hours of sick time Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFlex Spending Accounts
Health Care Flex SpendingDependent Day Care Flex Spending
401k match up to 5%25% employee stock purchase match up to $9,000/yr Identity theft monitoring Life Insurance up to 10x base pay Tuition ReimbursementShort Term and Long Term Disability
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
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Numerical control operator job description example 2
TRUMPF numerical control operator job description
How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 70 TRUMPF locations.
Set up and operate CNC machines in a sheetmetal fabrication environment including performing initial production runs where programming, fixtures and methods are being developed. Must be familiar with basic inspection of sheetmetal parts.
Set up and operate bending, laser cutting, and punching machines. (TRUMPF machines knowledge is a plus)
Assist in debugging operating or programming problems with high laser cut quality parts
Work / inspect parts according to blueprints
Maintain high standards of quality by making sure that parts passed on to a subsequent work center are good
Work and be familiar with measuring tools (Calipers, Protractors, Tape measures, etc.)
Assist in CNC area's operational activities and special projects to ensure quality and meet timetables
Work independently with minimum supervision
Able to lift up to 70 lbs Operate overhead crane / forklift
Maintain CNC machines, area and other tools in good condition by performing 5S and TPM activities on a regular basis
Participate in daily shopfloor management meeting and be an active member of SYNCHRO Plus activities (SFM, TK, IK)
Actively contribute to departments SYNCHRO events and tasks for the CNC Operating area
Re-order raw material based on material consumption in time to avoid material shortages
Perform any other related duties as designated by management.
Experience
Minimum of 2-3 years CNC machining experience
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Set up and operate CNC machines in a sheetmetal fabrication environment including performing initial production runs where programming, fixtures and methods are being developed. Must be familiar with basic inspection of sheetmetal parts.
Set up and operate bending, laser cutting, and punching machines. (TRUMPF machines knowledge is a plus)
Assist in debugging operating or programming problems with high laser cut quality parts
Work / inspect parts according to blueprints
Maintain high standards of quality by making sure that parts passed on to a subsequent work center are good
Work and be familiar with measuring tools (Calipers, Protractors, Tape measures, etc.)
Assist in CNC area's operational activities and special projects to ensure quality and meet timetables
Work independently with minimum supervision
Able to lift up to 70 lbs Operate overhead crane / forklift
Maintain CNC machines, area and other tools in good condition by performing 5S and TPM activities on a regular basis
Participate in daily shopfloor management meeting and be an active member of SYNCHRO Plus activities (SFM, TK, IK)
Actively contribute to departments SYNCHRO events and tasks for the CNC Operating area
Re-order raw material based on material consumption in time to avoid material shortages
Perform any other related duties as designated by management.
Experience
Minimum of 2-3 years CNC machining experience
TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
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Numerical control operator job description example 3
Komatsu America Corp. numerical control operator job description
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Sets up and operates CNC milling machine and various manual milling machines to mill per routing instructions and part drawing.
Qualifications/Requirements
GED/HS Diploma
Previous Milling machining experience is required.
Must be able to perform own setups
Key Job Responsibilities
Check router for operation and tooling and verify revisions.
Run the part through the machine by following instructions per router. Edit speeds and feeds as needed, and program as needed.
Inspect and ensure parts are to print. Document as required
Make out a move ticket to send the part to the next operation.
Assist engineers and supervision to make improvements to parts, methods, fixturing and work place organization for continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Additionally, please note: There is no guarantee of shift, this is a unionized shop. Training often takes place on 1st shift. Must successfully pass background check, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing. Moderate physical demand required, continuous lifting or moving light weight to moderate weight materials.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sets up and operates CNC milling machine and various manual milling machines to mill per routing instructions and part drawing.
Qualifications/Requirements
GED/HS Diploma
Previous Milling machining experience is required.
Must be able to perform own setups
Key Job Responsibilities
Check router for operation and tooling and verify revisions.
Run the part through the machine by following instructions per router. Edit speeds and feeds as needed, and program as needed.
Inspect and ensure parts are to print. Document as required
Make out a move ticket to send the part to the next operation.
Assist engineers and supervision to make improvements to parts, methods, fixturing and work place organization for continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Additionally, please note: There is no guarantee of shift, this is a unionized shop. Training often takes place on 1st shift. Must successfully pass background check, pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol testing. Moderate physical demand required, continuous lifting or moving light weight to moderate weight materials.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024