CNC Machine Operator

Job Title: Senior / Experienced CNC Machine Operator

​Position: CNC Machine Operator / Technician

​Experience Required: 3+ Years

​Salary Range: ₹35,000 – ₹80,000 per month (Commensurate with skills & experience)

​Employment Type: Full-time

​Position Overview

​We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machine Operator with at least 3 years of hands-on experience to join our manufacturing team. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines (such as lathes, mills, or multi-axis turning centers) to produce high-precision metal, plastic, or composite parts according to blueprint specifications.

​Key Responsibilities

​Setup & Operation

​Read and interpret technical drawings, engineering blueprints, geometric dimensioning, and tolerances (GD&T).

​Load programs, set tool offsets, establish zero reference points, and prepare raw materials.

​Set up workholding fixtures, jaws, collets, and cutting tools according to job setup sheets.

​Operate CNC Lathes, CNC Milling Machines, or VMCs/HMCs efficiently during production runs.

​Quality Control & Precision

​Inspect first-piece and in-process manufactured parts using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, coordinate measuring machines/CMM).

​Make necessary offset adjustments, tool changes, or feed/speed modifications to maintain exact tolerances (e.g., within \pm0.01\text{ mm}).

​Perform regular quality checks and maintain detailed inspection logs to ensure compliance with quality standards.

​Maintenance & Safety

​Perform routine preventive maintenance on CNC machinery (coolant levels, lubrication, cleaning chips).

​Diagnose minor machine errors or alarms and coordinate with maintenance engineers for complex issues.

​Strictly adhere to industrial safety regulations, wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

​Required Qualifications & Skills

​Education: ITI in Machinist/Turner, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical trade experience.

​Experience: Minimum 3 years in setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC machines in a production or precision machining environment.

​Control Systems: Proficiency with major CNC controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Haas, or Mazak.

​Technical Knowledge:

​Solid understanding of G-code and M-code editing.

​Knowledge of cutting tool selection, geometry, and feed rate/spindle speed calculations.

​Familiarity with GD&T symbols and precision measuring instruments.