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CNC Machine Operator

First Choice Staffing • Full-time • Oneida, New York State, United States • $19 - $22 / hour • 1w ago

CNC MACHINE OPERATOR

Oneida, NY

Full-time, temp to hire, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Overtime and occasional weekends as needed.

Pay $19.00 - $22.00 DOE

This role is responsible for operating CNC machines, monitoring production, inspecting parts, and following established setup and quality procedures. A math assessment test is required.

Key Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines safely and efficiently during production.
Load and unload parts, materials, fixtures, and tooling as directed.
Follow job travelers, work instructions, setup sheets, and production documentation.
Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and inspection requirements.
Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Perform in-process inspection and verify parts meet quality requirements.
Monitor machine operation and identify issues such as tool wear, part defects, alarms, or abnormal machine conditions.
Make basic tool wear offsets as trained and authorized.
Communicate dimensional, tooling, quality, or machine issues to setup personnel, Quality, Engineering, or Production leadership.
Maintain accurate production counts, inspection records, and production notes.
Deburr parts as required.
Keep machines, tools, gauges, and work areas clean and organized.
Follow all safety, quality, and AS9100/1SO procedures.
Maintain reliable attendance and work as part of a team.

Required Experience

Prior CNC machine operation experience is preferred.
Ability to safely operate CNC mills and/or lathes after setup is complete.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to read basic blueprints and understand tolerances.
Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other measuring tools preferred.
Ability to identify part defects, machine alarms, tool wear, and quality concerns.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Reliable attendance and ability to work independently once trained.
Willingness to learn and follow company procedures and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other precision manufacturing environments.
Experience operating Mazak, Doosan, Fanuc, or similar CNC controls.
Experience with CNC mills, lathes, mill-turn machines, or multi-axis equipment.
Basic GD&T knowledge is a plus.
Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems is a plus.
Ability to make basic offsets is a plus.

Physical, Visual, and Manual Dexterity Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tooling, fixtures, and parts up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, twist, and work around CNC machines and related equipment.
Ability to use hands and fingers with precision to handle small parts, tools, inserts, gauges, fasteners, and measuring instruments.
Manual dexterity required to install tooling, adjust fixtures, deburr parts, make machine offsets, and perform detailed inspection tasks,
Ability to safely use hand tools, measuring tools, machine controls, and computer terminals.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, setup sheets, inspection reports, and machine/control screens.
Visual acuity required to inspect parts, read fine measurements, identify part features, and detect defects or nonconformances.
Ability to distinguish colors for purposes such as identifying tooling, inspection indicators, safety markings, material tags, work instructions, and quality documentation.
Ability to hear machine operation sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a precision CNC machine shop/manufacturing environment.
Employee will work around CNC mills, CNC lathes, multi-axis machining centers, saws, deburring equipment, inspection equipment, tooling, fixtures, and material handling equipment. The environment may include exposure to machine noise, coolant, oils, metal chips, sharp edges, moving equipment, compressed air, and varying temperature.
Personal protective equipment required, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves where appropriate, and safety footwear.
Work requires frequent interaction with machine operators, setup personnel, quality inspectors, engineering, maintenance, and production leadership,
The position requires adherence to all company safety procedures, quality procedures, housekeeping standards, and AS9100/1SO requirements. The employee must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow proper lockout/tagout and machine safety practices where applicable.
Must wear steel toe boots.

I TAR Requirement

Due to the nature of our work, applicants must meet ITAR compliance requirements.
Candidates must be a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other protected individuals under applicable regulations.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.
This role requires someone who can run CNC machines safely, follow instructions, inspect parts, and communicate issues when they arise.
The ideal candidate understands that quality matters and takes pride in producing accurate parts.
This position is a good fit for someone with CNC operating experience who wants to continue growing in a precision machining environment.

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