CNC Operator - Rotating Shift
Wabtec
- Hibbing, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of machining experience.
- 18 years or older.
- Blueprint reading experience.
- Experience with drill press, turret lathe, manual mill, hyd-mech automatic ban saw, and Sharpe 1640V lathe.
- Programing and/or operating CNC Vertical Machining Center
- Operate and maintain lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, CNC machines and other common machine equipment.
- Follow prints, sketches, instructions, and procedures to ensure quality and accuracy of fabrication and specifications.
- Assist R&D Department, as needed.
- Report any production problems to supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Operate, maintain, and repair pneumatic and measuring equipment.
- Operate forklifts, jib cranes and overhead cranes.
- Follow instructions using SP’s, SWI, SJPs and TWI breakdowns, as applicable.
- Problem solving and finding solutions.
- Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
- Domestic and international travel possible depending on the project.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor, in other areas of production as needed and qualified.
- Wear correct PPE – earplugs, protective eye wear, steel-toed boots, and work provided uniform (gloves when necessary).
- Bend, lift, and carry 50lb pieces.
- Stand on concrete for 8-10 hours.
- Work in high heat conditions.
- Practice and maintain safe work conditions.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Knowledgeable in areas of machining, blueprint and technical reading required.
- General knowledge of various metals.
- Detail orientated, precise and accurate.
- Mechanical aptitude with strong initiative.
- Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
- Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions, be a team player.
- Basic math skills, read tape measures, calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
- Experience working with CNC machines, lathes, mills, and other shop equipment.
- Must be able to lift to 50-75lbs. consistently, bend, stand, twist, pull, and push heavy objects.
- Ability to lift overhead, pull product from low standing areas, and stand on concrete for long periods of time.
- Computer skills needed for programming.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment written math test, physical, drug and background test.
- 2-year technical degree in Machining or similar field with 5 years of experience in the field.
- Experience with Solid Cam or similar programming software.
- Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles or Six Sigma.