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CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Watertown, SD 57201

Job Category: Manufacturing Job ID: CR9600115913 Pay Rate: $18-19.50 / hour Jobs Office: Alexandria

Job Description

Take ownership of your career today and join our team! Doherty Staffing Solution is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Watertown, SD. We are seeking candidates for CNC Machine Operator roles on the 1st shift, from 3:30am-2:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Compensation for this temp-to-hire opportunity is $18.00-$19.50 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Interested? Read below for more information!

What a CNC Machine Operator will do:    
  • Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
  • Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel
  • Stop machines from removing finished workpieces, or changing tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences
  • Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes
  • Insert control instructions into machine control units to start the operation
  • Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health, and safety rules, policies, and procedures for the work area
  • Take responsibility for ensuring that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others
What you need to be a CNC Machine Operator:  
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in using CNC programming software (e.g., Mastercam, G-code, CAD/CAM software)
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions and procedures
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Ability to diagnose a problem and react accordingly
  • Must be skilled in reading prints and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
What are you waiting for? Apply now! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or further information about the CNC Machine Operator positions, please contact our Alexandria jobs office directly at (320) 763-3121.
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