CNC Operator

Remote

💥 Engineering

CNC Operators must have experience before gaining full-time employment in their field. Most companies hiring CNC Operators want applicants to have 3 or more years of experience. This experience can be gained through professional coursework, apprenticeships or internships.

What does a CNC Operator do?

A CNC Operator, or CNC Machine Operator, is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of manufacturing machinery. Their duties include running tests before the start of operations, programming and monitoring machines when assembling products and inspecting machinery at the end of each shift to identify parts needing repair.

Responsibilities

A CNC Operator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a CNC Operator should be able to execute:

Set up or program the computer responsible for the machinery.
Follow safety requirements and maintain certifications.
Inspect the machinery and product for quality assurance.
Perform daily maintenance on the machinery.
Handle materials appropriately and safely.

Required Skills

A competitive CNC Operator will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Strong math skills for inputting specific dimensions and figures into the CNC machinery
Ability to analyze the information provided on blueprints or other explanatory documents to make sure the final product matches the draft
Strong computer skills as CNC Operators use computer software to control machinery
Understanding of how the machine works to maintain the machinery for which they are responsible and ensure it functions properly.
Problem-solving skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft

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