Thank you for applying with Blair Companies.  Please read below for general information on Blair's policies and benefits.  A full job description for this position is at the very bottom. 
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WHAT DOES BLAIR DO?
Since its inception as Central Blair Electric in 1959, Blair Companies has expanded into 21 diverse businesses, including the Image Group with signs, fixtures, lighting and architectural imaging; the Development Group with electrical, construction, coal resources and real estate; and the Venture Group, with stakes in a wide variety of local businesses. Blair's nearly 2000 associates are heavily concentrated in Central PA, and together serve the largest companies around the world.  We believe our greatest asset is our hard-working loyal team of local people.  With a view of four generations and growing, we see our company and community as a deeply intertwined family.

Our Image Group main manufacturing plant is located in Altoona, PA, however we have offices in other parts of the country.  We also have a business relationship with partners in Germany, Australia, and China.  We have approximately 450 employees, on two or three shifts.  We provide the following products and services:

    Interior and exterior signage
    Fixtures and Millwork
    Lighting and Logistics
    Architectural Imaging
    Project Management
    Permit Procurement
    Engineering
    Manufacturing
    Installation and Service

WILL YOU FIT INTO BLAIR'S CULTURE?
We strive at Blair Companies to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees.  Feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many things within a job that contribute to employee satisfaction.  Does the employee feel fairly compensated with an opportunity to share in the company's success?  Does the employee feel there are opportunities for advancement?  Does he or she feel respected?  Does the company provide benefits that are meaningful to the employee and enriches their lives?  Does the employee have a supervisor who supports them?  All these, and more, contribute to overall satisfaction.  With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair:

Training
Blair focuses heavily on career development for our employees, providing both internal and external training to help further our employees' professional growth.  We most often promote from within to provide a rich career environment.  

Drugs and Alcohol
Blair does not tolerate drugs and alcohol on the premises, or the use of either while working.  We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment Testing, Post-Accident Testing , Reasonable Suspicion Testing,  CDL Driver Testing, Random Screening

Health Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Blair shares cost of premium for family or individual coverage.

Life Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Company funded life insurance, with the option to sign up for additional insurance paid for by the employee.  Includes spouse and children also.

Flexible Spending Account
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Reimburses employees for qualifying healthcare and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Paid Leave
Blair provides Paid Leave to regular, full-time and part-time employees based upon their length of service with the Company.  Employees may use accrued Paid Leave for vacation, personal business or time off for a personal health condition in accordance with established policy.

Paid Holidays
Eligible after 90 days of employment.  Up to 9 paid holidays for regular, full time and part time employees.

Retirement Plan
Eligible after one year of employment. Employees can contribute up to 15% of salary. Plan includes various, self-directed investment options.  Blair matches 1:3 of the first 6% of salary contributed.  Eligible to participate after one year of employment.
 
Blair Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

CNC OPERATOR
REPORTS TO:  Area Supervisor
LOCATION:  5107 Kissell Avenue, Altoona PA  16601

GENERAL:

• Observe all safety rules and policies at all times with materials and tools.
• Receive and follow instructions from team leaders and supervisors.
• Maintain quality standards as well as time standards.                                                  
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Notify Supervisor of any discrepancies on any internal company documents.                           

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:      
                                                                                                        
Training

• Must be able to accurately read, understand, and demonstrate how to use a tape measure on materials used daily.
• Properly use digital calipers and depth gauges to check tooling and depths of cuts in material.
• Operate basic hand and power tools.
• Read, understand, and follow print and book job information.
• Know standard measurements and decimals equivalents.
• Must be able to do start up and shut down procedures on CNCs.
• Must be able to retrieve programs, set start points of cuts, and out put Enroute files.
• Must be able to properly adjust and use coolant mister for cutting aluminum sheets.
• Must properly label all cut-out letters, backs, faces, etc.
• Must show ability to discern and label polycarbonates for UV coated side to avoid future yellowing of faces.

Certified

• Able to identify most types of commonly used materials such as Aluminum, Acrylic, polycarbonate, Sintra, etc.
• Perform tooling changes.
• Must show total proficiency on start up and shut down procedures for all 4 models of CNCs in cut room.
• Must demonstrate what tool “start points” can damage or cause irregular cuts in letter programs.
• Must show total understanding of when and when NOT to use coolant mister.
• Set up and operate decoiler.
• Able to understand basic speed and feed rates of tooling and their effect on raw materials used.
• Ensure product is transferred to next department clean and complete.

Senior

• Must demonstrate a complete knowledge of all materials used as well as characteristics of each material.
• Show complete proficiency with tool changes on multiple tool types such as ball end, O-flute, down shear, etc.
• Able to explain what parts need cut on which machine, relevant to size, shape, and availability.
• Name and create tooling in Enroute program.
• Adjust machines as appropriate - speed, feed rate, edge guides, vinyl cutters, etc.
• Demonstrate decoiler set up and use with Certified operators.
• Assist and train newer or less experienced employees.
• Guide less experienced employees on safety and quality principles.
• Senior and Advanced employees are responsible for conveying any above mentioned discrepancies, as well as ECR/ ECN forms.       

Advanced

• Demonstrate strong training abilities with multiple machines and operators.
• Monitor tooling inventory and Coolant bottles to insure having enough for weekly production needs.
• Must occasionally run two CNCs at once if operator shortages occur (if production requires).
• Train Senior level operators on tooling creation in Enroute program.
• Able to independently complete a job from start to finish with no supervision.
• Able to interact constructively with project managers and engineering personnel when necessary.
• Assume departmental responsibilities and/or leadership role in absence of supervisor.                                                                                                                               

WORK ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                 

• Manufacturing environment - appropriate safety equipment and precautions required such as safety glasses, face shields, gloves, ear plugs, etc.                 
• Proper clothing required.
• Lifting product up to 50 pounds; Fast-paced work as needed.  Tobacco free facility.                                                                                                           

ADDITIONAL NOTES:                                                                                                                    
Mandatory overtime occasionally as production requires.