{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"42ad65b2e684a2e8371fea65","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/42ad65b2e684a2e8371fea65","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/42ad65b2e684a2e8371fea65","title":"CNC Machine Operator","description":"Position Title\nCNC Machine Specialist – Automated Sheet Metal Punch/Shear/Forming Line\nOperator & Programmer\nPosition Summary\nThe CNC Machine Specialist – is responsible for operating, programming,\ntroubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing a highly automated sheet metal fabrication\nline. This role serves as the primary technical owner of the automated punch, shear,\nand forming equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, product quality, safety, and\nproduction efficiency.\nThe CNC Machine Specialist will support production through equipment operation,\nCNC program development, preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical\ntroubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires a strong\nbackground in automation, controls, and sheet metal processing. The CNC Machine\nSpecialist must have experience with Salvagnini Punch/Shear and Form.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nAutomated Line Operation\n Operate and monitor the automated sheet metal punch/shear/forming line to\nachieve production schedules and quality requirements.\n Set up and verify programs, tooling, material specifications, and production\nparameters.\n Perform equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and first-piece\ninspections.\n Monitor machine performance, cycle times, utilization, and throughput.\n Respond quickly to equipment alarms, faults, jams, and process interruptions.\n Ensure proper material flow throughout the automated manufacturing system.\nProgramming & Process Development\n Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for sheet metal punching, shearing,\nand forming operations.\n Troubleshoot and adjust machine programs to improve accuracy, efficiency, and\nequipment performance.\n Maintain program backups, revisions, and documentation.\n Support the development of new products and manufacturing processes.\n Collaborate with Engineering to improve equipment capabilities and reduce cycle\ntimes.\n Validate production programs and ensure compliance with print specifications\nand customer requirements.\nMaintenance & Troubleshooting\n Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated\nmanufacturing equipment.\n Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, and control\nsystem issues.\n Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.\n PLC components, tooling, and machine assemblies.\n Maintain machine calibration and ensure proper equipment functionality.\n Support spare parts management and recommend inventory requirements.\nQuality & Safety\n Ensure all products meet quality specifications and engineering requirements.\n Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.\n Verify machine guarding, emergency stops, and safety devices are functioning\nproperly.\n Support corrective actions related to quality concerns and equipment\nperformance issues.\n Maintain a clean, organized work area utilizing 5S practices.\nContinuous Improvement\n Analyze downtime and equipment performance data to identify improvement\nopportunities.\n Participate in Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.\n Implement solutions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).\n Drive improvements in reliability, throughput, quality, and equipment uptime.\nJob Types: Contract, Full-time\nPay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour\nExperience:\nMachine Operator: 1 year (Required)\nShift availability:\nDay Shift (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Dtc Workforce Programs","rawCompany":"dtc workforce programs","city":"Sanford","state":"NC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T00:15:07.613Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"},{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CNC Machine Operator","description":"Position Title\nCNC Machine Specialist – Automated Sheet Metal Punch/Shear/Forming Line\nOperator & Programmer\nPosition Summary\nThe CNC Machine Specialist – is responsible for operating, programming,\ntroubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing a highly automated sheet metal fabrication\nline. This role serves as the primary technical owner of the automated punch, shear,\nand forming equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, product quality, safety, and\nproduction efficiency.\nThe CNC Machine Specialist will support production through equipment operation,\nCNC program development, preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical\ntroubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires a strong\nbackground in automation, controls, and sheet metal processing. 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