Sample Job Description for CNC Operator


The following sample job description template for the position of CNC Operator is for guidance purpose only; please make sure that you modify it for required changes.

Job Title: CNC Operator

Location of the job: Westmont, IL 60559

Years of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Associate’s degree

Job Summary:

Atlantic Industrial Models has openings for 2nd shift programmer/​operators for HAAS CNC milling machines.​ 5 years of experience on HAAS or similar milling machine is required.​ Proficiency programming with Mastercam is preferred.​

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs dimensional inspection of product as required.​
  • Monitors and changes cutting tools (inserts) as needed.​
  • Loads and unloads products.​
  • Aware at all times of correct orientation of product being placed in machinery.​
  • Enters commands to title and store programs in computer memory and build and maintain source files.​
  • point, feed rate and speed, utilizing knowledge of numerical-control machine operation.​
  • Enters computer commands to retrieve stored parts data and programs.​
  • Reviews shop orders and drawings to determine job specifications and requirements.​
  • Calculates and codes machine controlling criteria, such as axis movement, type and size of cutting and drilling tools, spindle location, machining start

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to foresee changes relevant to area of responsibility.​
  • Ability to organize work assignments to ensure efficient operations of CNC machining environment.​
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to achieve intended objective.​
  • Generate part programs that meet production objectives for optimum cost, quality, speed, throughput, and on-time customer deliveries.​
  • Knowledge of CNC-FANUC(primary), Dynapath, and Demhi System Controls.​

Salary: 13.00 – 15.00 USD /hour