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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operating CNC and automated turning machines, with a strong focus on quality control, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards. Proficient in reading technical drawings and using precision measurement tools to ensure product specifications are met.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CNC Machine OperationBlueprint ReadingPrecision Measurement EquipmentTroubleshooting SkillsQuality Control
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Hard Skills
CNC OperationMachine ChangeoversTooling AdjustmentsIn-Process InspectionsGD&T UnderstandingMetal-Forming ProcessesPreventive MaintenanceProduction DocumentationCycle Time MonitoringQuality Standards Compliance
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailStrong CommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingTime Management
Tools & Technologies
CalipersMicrometersHeight GaugesPin GaugesOptical Inspection Equipment5S PrinciplesPPE
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingProduction EquipmentQuality AssuranceContinuous ImprovementSafety Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set up, adjust, and operate CNC and automated turning and rolling machines
- Load raw materials and verify machine programs, tooling, and production parameters before startup
- Perform machine changeovers and tooling adjustments
- Monitor equipment performance and adjust machines to maintain quality and efficiency
- Troubleshoot routine equipment issues and communicate major concerns to maintenance or supervisors
- Conduct in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and optical inspection equipment
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, control plans, and work instructions
- Verify products meet customer specifications and automotive quality standards
- Complete production and quality documentation
- Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials or process deviations
- Meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Monitor cycle times, downtime, scrap rates, and productivity metrics
- Participate in continuous improvement, efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives
- Support engineering and quality teams during product launches and process improvement projects
- Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and daily inspections
- Maintain tooling and equipment in proper operating condition
- Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs
- Support movement of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods
- Package and label products according to customer requirements
- Maintain inventory accuracy and product traceability
- Follow safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment using 5S principles
- Wear required PPE and participate in safety meetings, training, and improvement activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience
- Experience operating industrial production equipment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as required
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Working knowledge of machining and metal-forming processes
- Understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment
- Ability to proactively identify and address quality concerns
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Dedication to workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Frequent use of hands and arms for repetitive tasks
- Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and moderate noise levels
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Training and professional development programs
- Stable and growing automotive manufacturing environment