<p>Long Description</p> <p>General Characteristics and purpose</p> <p>Prepares and operates a computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine used in the production of parts.</p> <p>Has knowledge on the operation of machine equipment and ensures that the machine works as programmed.</p> <p>Representative Activities</p> <ul> <li>Selects tools required to produce parts and prepares machines. </li><li>Loads parts onto fixtures and performs machining operation. </li><li>Checks finished part against blueprint, debugs and submits for approval. </li><li>Operates assigned (CNC) machine, or may work a related group of (CNC) machines of similar complexity. </li><li>Understands working properties of common metals, reads blueprints. </li><li>Unload finished products from the machine. </li><li>Maintain a clean, well-organized workstation. </li><li>May perform minor adjustments to machine and operating procedures to maintain quality. </li><li>Typically reports to a supervisor, team leader or superintendent within the production department. </li></ul> <p>Scope Variants</p> <p>Complexity</p> <p>Operates a broad range of machines (up to 10), has multidiscipline experience. Can independently set up the installation of complex machines. May coach less experienced CNC operators</p> <p>Quality control</p> <p>May be involved in troubleshooting, analysis and feedback to the production process with the goal to increase production quality</p>