Weekend CNC Operator

**Weekend Shift CNC Operator (FT) -NEAR EDMONTON AREA, AB CANADA. As soon as possible.**

Plainsman Mfg. Inc. is looking to hire a weekend
**CNC Operator **for our machine shop
**. We also have other shifts available, please search for other job postings.**
- Hours: Fri 4pm-10:30pm, Sat & Sun 6am-6pm.
- Setup and operation of equipment that produces components for assembly, outside customers, or resale.
- We also have day shift & night shift job openings.

**Company Description**:

- Plainsman Mfg. Inc. is a locally owned manufacturing and distribution company operating out of Edmonton, Alberta since 1966.
- We manufacture and distribute products for oilfield production, pipeline maintenance, construction, and gas and water distribution.
- We have an in-house engineering department and a full-service manufacturing facility that enables us to respond efficiently to the customer and industry needs.

**Responsibilities**:
**Attendance - Punctuality**:

- Always punch in/out on time clock before shift start/end time.
- Always back at equipment promptly after breaks.

**Sick Time**:Not abusing the absenteeism policy.

**Skills/Knowledge**:
**Measuring equipment**:

- 100% knowledge of use and operation of any measuring tool required to perform CNC operator duties (caliper, od/id micrometer, height gage, thread wires, thread gages, etc).
- Strive to learn all equipment of the OJT training checklist.

**Terminology**:In-depth understanding of terms and language used in the manufacturing process.

**Machine Operation**:

- Knowledge of tool geometry offsets and their function.
- Knowledge of machine controls and their function during operation.
- Knowledge of basic and efficient machine operation.
- Knowledge of insert sizes and naming conventions.
- Knowledge of basic machine maintenance protocols outlined in the policy.
- Ability to use basic machine shop tooling such as grinders, stampers, deburring equipment.

**Machine Programming**:

- Knowledge of g-code.
- Ability to program and set up simple parts.
- Ability to troubleshoot and improve upon existing programs.
- Knowledge of proper machining practices.
- Adherence to Plainsman programming procedures.
- Adherence to program saving and revision control procedures.

**Machine Setup**:

- Knowledge of proper machine setup practices.
- Knowledge of machine tooling and its appropriate usage.
- Adherence to program setup sheet procedures.

**Quality of Work**:

- Adherence to Plainsman Mfg quality standards and familiarity with the machining of parts to the required dimensions and keeping scrap rates to a minimum.
- Thoroughness and pride at ANY task assigned by supervisor.

**Productivity**:

- Filling orders in a timely manner dictated by the WO routings and/or supervisors.
- Meeting deadlines assigned by superiors.
- Utilizing any spare time in a productive manner.
- Reliability.
- Completing tasks assigned by superiors in the allotted time.
- Following up on tasks semi-completed or in progress to ensure that they are being carried through to the end.

**Safety**:

- Adhere to the safety program.

The above responsibilities are the basic expectations of any CNC operator, any actions above and beyond will be looked at favorably at review time.

**Secondary Responsibilities**:

- The below tasks may be asked of any CNC operator to be performed as needed.
- They should also be looked at as going above and beyond the expectations outlined above, during spare time and will be looked upon favorably during reviews.
- Cleaning and deburring parts.
- Emptying chip bins, disposing of waste/oil coolant appropriately.
- Stamping.
- Washing shop floors.
- 5S organizing.
- Assembly of components as needed.
- During busy periods assisting Supervisor and/or manager in the operation of the shop.
- During periods of Supervisor absence take over some responsibilities of the operation of the shop.

**Skills or Experience Requirements**:

- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Basic computer experience (Internet Explorer / Microsoft Word).
- Knowledge of imperial measurement system (inch/pound/feet).
- Knowledge of basic hand tools (hammer/wrench/screwdriver).
- Knowledge of basic power tools (drill/saw/grinder).
- Knowledge of CNC programming and control operations.
- Knowledge of safe and effective CNC setup practices.
- Knowledge of machine tooling and its use.
- Minimum 3 years experience in CNC operations.

**Please no phone calls or drop-ins.