Operator
Wizard Studios
Queens, NY, USA
30+ days ago
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Wizard Studios is a national event production company whose unique and award-winning special event visioning, design, and implementation abilities.

We take simple but elegant ideas or complex concepts and manifest them into highly crafted yet scalable public and private events. Our firm maintains a lifelong belief in the power of special events as the most effective means to engage, inspire, and inform people who come together and experience our productions. It is through opportunities to share common cultural, recreational, or educational activities that connect the participants, exposing them to new concepts, experiences, and venues.

WHY WORK HERE:

We have designed & built our culture around a set of core values. We look for candidates who embody those values and will help bring them to life through their work. As part of the interview process, we share those values with candidates and actively search for people who will thrive in our environment. 

 

CHIEF OBJECTIVES: The CNC operator will collaborate with or carry out the designs as dictated by the Project Manager and DraftsPerson-Designer. They may collaborate on fabrication methods, file creation, build schedules, and physical fabrication. 

 They will use the CNC machinery safely and accurately to perform a variety of functions.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. Safely and efficiently operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, grinding, milling, etc. according to predetermined deadlines.
  2. Safely and efficiently prepare and load raw materials and parts onto machines
  3. Set and supervise machines to complete full cycles to fabricate a large number of parts
  4. Ensure the finished product meets high-quality standards. The CNC Operator may make adjustments to machines as needed to produce better results.
  5. Alert the Shop Manager and Project Manager to issues with the project or parts
  6. Collaborate with the Project Managers as needed to accurately create Build Schedules that align with needed turnaround times and budget requirements.
     

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Conduct routine maintenance of all CNC machinery, check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality, and complete daily shop/area organization and upkeep.
  2. Prepare test runs to check if machines produce outputs according to specifications
  3. Understand the specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings, etc.
  4. Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function(s).
  5. Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
  6. Ability and a strong desire to follow all safety regulations

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience operating CNC Routers
  • Fluency in AutoCard and a working knowledge of Fusion360
  • Professional skill in operating precision measurement tools
  • Professional ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical documents, and drawings
  • Good math skills
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Results-Driven
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to assess future issues
  • Strong sense of pre-production and ability to create a Build Schedule
  • Ability to clearly organize their work across multiple projects
  • Possess the desire to learn and grow skillset through diverse and challenging projects. 
  • Possess a strong desire to learn and grow with the company.
  • General carpentry and scenic finishing skills are a plus
  • Fluency or general knowledge of VectorWorks a plus
  • Diploma, certificate, or equivalent in engineering or relevant discipline a plus

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