CNC Operator C SD at TCDC Inc Watertown in Watertown, South Dakota

Job Description:

At TCDC, you are not a number - you are part of a team that owns its future! TCDC is an employee-owned company with over 100 years in business and three locations. We value our employer owners and their contributions that play an important part in our ability to provide our customer’s with precision aluminum and magnesium die castings.

TCDC offers an exceptional work environment, competitive compensation, and great benefits, including: medical, dental, life, 401K, and a generous company-funded ESOP program. Take ownership of your career today!

Position Title: CNC Operator: Entry Level 

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift (M-Th 2pm-12:30pm) and Weekend Shift (F-Su 4am-4pm)

Wage Range: $15-$22 DOQ + Shift Differential (2nd Shift - $1/hr and Weekend Shift - $2/hr)

Position Summary

Secondary operations include drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, wire brushing, or other secondary operations. Visually checks castings during machine operation and maintains a constant flow of castings through the machine. May also take measurements to ensure conformance to specification and may pack. Operates a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners and visually inspects castings. May also be required to hand grind, file or buff die castings; position die castings for secondary operations. Additionally, some assembly operations may be required. Operates computerized lathes and machining centers. Performs a variety of procedures including boring, milling, turning, etc. Inspects for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem solving skills. Performs tool offsets using computerized equipment. Work from blueprints and machine programming language and the axis system.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• 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 to remove finished workpieces, or to change 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 operation.


• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.


• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to Follow Work Instructions ~ Definition: Ability to read, understand and follow written work instructions and procedures.


• Communication Skills ~ Definition: Ability to communicate when there are language barriers - to read, to write and to comprehend verbal instructions including safety, work instruction and various training, etc.


• Equipment Operation & Industry Knowledge ~ Definition: Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using specific equipment or machines to meet defined quality and quantity standards. Ability to perform basic measurement and basic math tasks.


• Initiative / Self Motivated ~ Definition: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance current methods. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities. Acts without being directed and proactively follows through on work activities and goals to resolve them. Has personal desire to improve or enhance processes.


• Reliability / Dependability ~ Definition: Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.


• Teamwork / Team Player ~ Definition: Provides support and assistance for a department or team members and promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals and deliverables.

Core Competencies

• Accountability & Ownership ~ Definition: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.


• Continuous Improvement ~ Definition: Continuously looks for opportunities to refine and improve process, systems, products, etc.


• Customer Focused ~ Definition: Makes customer needs the primary focus, builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.


• Integrity ~ Definition: Displays strong morals and principles in keeping with the values of TCDC. Respects and maintain confidential information. Is consistent with words and actions, displaying honesty and professionalism following thru with commitments in all interactions.


• Productivity Focused ~ Definition: Stays focused and uses time, equipment and tools effectively to maintain a high productive output without sacrificing quality.


• Quality Oriented ~ Definition: Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds set standards.  Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.


• Safety & Environmentally Oriented ~ Definition: Uses tools, machines and vehicles in a safe manner that minimizes hazards to self, others and the environment. Knows who to contact in the event of an emergency and departmental plan, being aware of conditions or circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of others. 

Physical Demands

Frequency: Continuous 67-100%, Frequent 34-66%, Occasional 1-33%

STRENGTH

• No lifting and carrying of 50 lbs.


• Frequent lifting and carrying of 21 to 49 pounds


• Continuous lifting and carrying of 1 to 20 pounds


• Continuous standing


• Continuous sitting


• Frequent walking


• Continuous pull and pushing

MOTION

• Continuous twisting and bending


• Continuous reach (overhead and out-stretched)


• Frequent kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending and stooping

REPETITION

• Continuous repetitive motion


• Continuous use of vibratory tools


• Continuous grip, torque and fine manipulation


• Continuous handling/grasping

OTHER

• Continuous exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes


• Functional vision


• Ability to discern colors


• PPE Required


• No Driving


• Continuous Talking


• Continuous Hearing

For the purpose of compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and vibration.


• The employee is continuously exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.


• The employee is continuously exposed to fume or airborne particles.


• The noise level in the work environment is continually very loud.

Education and Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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