CNC Operator

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Amerex.  Our company stands as a global leader in fire suppression products, driven by our commitment to our team members, communities, and customers. We embrace individual differences and actively recruit team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets, irrespective of race, gender, or ethnicity. At Amerex, we are dedicated to continuous collaboration and innovation, striving to remain leaders in our industry.

Every position is rooted in a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability, and Trust. These principles are the foundation of McWane, Inc. and serve as a compass, offering personal guidance to navigate daily work situations.

Job Description

Overview

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining machine shop equipment to produce and test quality components, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, and orthographic drawings.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a post offer drug test, background check, and fitness review.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Willing to train, work, and rotate through all department work stations and work in other departments as needed.
• Capable of working in seasonal high temperatures and humidity (conditioned air environment).

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position may involve potential exposure to hazardous materials, and environmental changes (heat/cold), and the employee must be able to work under stress occasioned by production requirements, personnel, and the needs of other departments, utilizing proper body mechanics. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Physical Requirements

• Clean and prepare units to meet production and quality standards
• Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, rotating, and standing for extended periods
• Utilize vacuums, brooms, and other cleaning equipment to maintain a clean work environment
• Conduct repetitive loading and unloading of shells during production processes
• Operate hand tools and power tools for assembly and maintenance tasks
• Perform frequent wrist and hand movements required for precision work
• Maintain consistent productivity in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.