Advanced CNC Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Company: Columbus McKinnon Corp.
Location: Damascus
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary/Overview This classification requires set up, operation and inspection of CNC machining centers to produce high quality production components in a manufacturing atmosphere. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performsall work in a manner that conforms to safety and environmental policies of the Company. Responsible for following tool routings and blueprints to set up 6 axis turning centers, 6 axis mill turn centers and automatic chucking lathes. Responsible for adding or removing tooling in the machine as needed. Setting tool offsets, setting part offsets, and making any adjustments needed to maintain print specifications. Perform all inspections per work instructions using micrometers, calipers, height gages, plug and snap gages and all in process gages. Operators are required to load/unload, de-burr, and clean parts from the machines. This classification also requires team members to rotate into all areas of classification regularly. Assists or performs training of other personnel on job duties as directed by Supervisor. Performs other duties conducive to assuring optimum productivity within the Plant as the need arises, and other duties as assigned by Supervisor. The listed Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to summarize the job's principal tasks. They should not be considered an exclusive description or itemization of all the work requirements and responsibilities inherent in the job. Other duties, functions and tasks may be added, for example, as machinery, equipment, processes, and customer requirements change. Performs other duties conducive to assuring optimum productivity within the Plant as the need arises, and other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: NA PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to safely lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. You should be proficient in: CNC Tooling G-Code M-Code Manual Machining Skills Machines & technologies you'll use: CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Mazak, ProtoTRAK, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki) CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Dmg Mori Seiki)

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