CNC Operator

Position Summary

Touchstone Advanced Composites, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, is a rapidly growing supplier of high-tech tools and composite parts to the aerospace, space, defense, and other industries.

We are seeking motivated individuals for the position of CNC Machinist who enjoy hand-on work, attention to detail, and working in a team environment to produce high-quality products.

TAC offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for career advancement

This position will be responsible for the operation of a variety of CNC machine tools.

This includes setting up and verifying tooling and setting part offsets.

Target Responsibilities


* Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement


* Knowledgeable in the use and application of precision measuring instruments.

This would include calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.


* Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.


* Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, inserts, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.


* Responsible for loading parts, proving out programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple program edits, and initial inspection of parts to ensure it meets tolerances.


* Communicate with management, production control, quality, and other team members for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.


* Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.


* May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience


* Must be at least 18 years of age.


* Ability to operate a variety of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.


* Minimum of two years of experience working on the set-up of 5-axis machines, such as Hass or Fanuc preferred.


* Working knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used to operate various machines.


* Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as blueprints, safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, and procedures.


* Good manual dexterity required to work with small parts.


* Capable of recognizing and solving typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.


* Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills.


* Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.


* Able to work with cross-functional teams.


* Able to identify areas of low efficiency and ...