CNC Milling Machine Operator Advanced

Mold-Masters® is a world-leading supplier of hot runner technology and systems. We design, manufacture and support a full range of hot runner products that are used in the injection molding production of plastic products - from automotive to everyday consumer items.

**What Mold Masters Will Offer You**:

- A comprehensive benefits package with coverage that includes Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Vision, & Dental
- RRSP-registered retirement saving plan, with a 4% match
- Generous paid time off
- Onsite Cafeteria and Gym

**What you’ll do**:

- Responsible for planning, writing and editing programs, selection and/or preparation of tooling for these operations when needed.
- Ensure effective production of quality parts by checking drawings or sketches, using gauges and other measuring equipment.
- Program, load control media such as disk or direct numerical control, in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve pre-programmed machine instructions from the database.
- Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet for accuracy.
- Write and/or edit programs to optimize and/or correct machine performance; adjust feed and speed and change cutters to ensure that parts are machined according to specifications.
- Assemble and preset tooling for next operation during automated cycle to reduce machine downtime.
- May require set up and operation of a second machine during controlled machining cycles.
- Conduct minor preventative maintenance procedures as scheduled and complete minor troubleshooting as required.
- Observes and listens to machine operation in order to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools when possible.
- Notify Team Leader when run times are incorrect or product will not meet time lines.
- Ensure machining tasks are completed in accordance with specified run times.
- Report discrepancies to the appropriate department.
- Provide guidance and/or training for apprentices when required.
- Make recommendations for productivity and/or method improvements.
- Ensure ISO guidelines are followed; follow Job Instruction Sheets and Tag Procedures etc.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**Basic Requirements**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in a precision machining environment or training.

**Great to Haves**:

- General Machinist Apprenticeship would be helpful.
- Experience machining components to tight tolerances (5 microns) and can work independently.
- Ability to quickly assess specifications and CNC programs to maintain machining accuracy is necessary to produce/manufacture a high quality product with close tolerances.
- Ability to set up, operate and troubleshoot on the equipment while capable of performing several processes is required.

**Physical Demands**:
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Who we are:
EEO: At Hillenbrand we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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