CNC Operator

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

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• →Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). 

• →Programs linear CNC by entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. 

• →Sets-up linear CNC by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices. 

• →Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position. 

• →Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards. 

• →Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes, adjusting, and programming controls, replacing worn tools, and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. 

• →Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions; 

• →Document actions by completing production and quality logs. 

• Conceptual skills, process improvement 

• Good verbal communicator 

• Functional and technical skills 
• Attention to detail with good judgement 
• • Job requires kneeling/crawling, climbing a ladder/scaffold, stooping/squatting, stair climbing, typing/keyboarding on an occasional basis.  

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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