CNC Operator

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As a Gantry Mill Machinist at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, you will work in the Tool Room within the manufacturing area. You’ll use your knowledge of metal properties and machining techniques—such as milling, drilling, reaming, and boring—to plan and perform operations that produce parts meeting exact blueprint and routing specifications.

SHIFT: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The primary machining operation will be modification of steel blade cores, and the primary machine tool will be the Haas Gantry Milling machine. You will set up the machine, choose cutting tools, and write or modify basic CNC programs. During and after the machining operations, you will use precision measuring tools to perform quality control checks and ensure compliance to blueprints or routing requirements. When defects are detected, you will make corrections as needed. Other tasks will include cleaning and storage of tooling, cleaning of machines, and cleaning of the work area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set-up of Haas Gantry Milling machine and fixtures
• Writing and editing basic CNC programs
• Machining steel blade cores per blueprint requirements
• Quality control of machined products
• Correction of defective machining conditions
• Basic maintenance and cleaning of the Haas Gantry Milling machine and fixtures
• Basic maintenance and cleaning of the department floors and walls

PLEASE NOTE:  The gantry milling operation is not limited to these procedures and additional responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by management.

The equipment of this job description includes and is not limited to:

• Haas Gantry Milling Machine
• Work holding fixtures
• Cutting, milling, and drilling tools and holders
• Misc. measuring devices such as micrometers, dial and/or digital indicators, and calipers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Gantry Milling Machinist must demonstrate ability and /or experience in the following areas:

• High School Diploma or GED with course work and training in machine tool technology or confirmed job experience working with metal removal equipment. 
• Two (2) years minimum machine shop training and one (1) year machine shop experience required. CNC Operator/ Programming Certificate preferred.
• Basic set-up and operation of CNC controlled metal removal equipment. Must understand basic M Code and G code programming. Experience with other metal removal machines and grinders will be accepted but the candidate must demonstrate set-up and operation knowledge. One (1) year minimum experience required.
• Must be able to correctly interpret engineering mechanical drawings. Must understand machining properties of metals
• Must understand the metal removal concepts of milling, drilling, reaming, and boring.
• Must understand selection of machine speeds and feeds for each machining operation
• Must understand the metric system of measurement.
• Correct usage of quality control measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers.
• Basic shop math to include Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals, Geometry and Trigonometry
• Lifting of up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Air-conditioned factory with concrete industrial floor
• This job requires standing at all times.
• Job tasks will require contact with powder metal segments, sharp edges on machined components, and grime associated with machining operation. Gloves and other protective gear will be provided as needed.
• Light industrial noise level when machines in operation
• Room is lighted for medium precision industrial operations
• Required to wear safety glasses and steel toe shoes while working in the manufacturing areas.
• Overtime and Saturday work may be required with minimum 24-hour notice.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave  
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.