Job Description
- Sets up and runs machines manually and automatically using good machining, quality, and safety practices
- Sets tooling to close tolerances, frequently to less than .001
- Sets up, makes adjustments, and changes tools in the tool conveyor while the machine is in cycle
- Performs all supplementary operations, such as gaging, part loading and unloading, deburring, fixture loading, serializing, etc. during machine cycle as required to provide a finish machined, quality part to assembly
- Sets up and uses precision measuring equipment such as .0001 indicators, dial or electronic bore gages, Jo Blocks, inside an outside micrometers, depth mics, verniers, etc.
- Assists during prove outs, adjusting feeds, speeds, etc. to establish a program, which will run without operator intervention. Should be capable of editing programs and communicating changes to the Programmer
- Performs daily weekly, and other scheduled minor preventative maintenance tasks such as filling of lube pots, maintaining coolant supply, grease fittings, run control diagnostics. Performs mechanical and minor electro-mechanical maintenance within the cell. Maintains good housekeeping practices
- Is alert and attentive to the machine performance and operation
- Communicates with other Shift Operators on machine and tool operations and on scheduling plans to provide smooth cell operation
- Communicates with support personnel to offer suggestions for improvements in Tool life, part quality, productivity, communication, cell appearance etc. to better overall effectiveness.
- Minimum of 5 years experience on production machines including turning, boring, milling operations using carbide tooling. At least 2 years on NC or CNC equipment
- The job requires a good knowledge and application of shop math including a familiarity with basic trig
- Must have the ability to communicate easily with Supervisors, Programmers, other Shift personnel and others
- Must have a practical knowledge of cutting tools
- Must be capable of reading blueprints, programs, and sketches
- Must be familiar with and be able to use precision measuring equipment
- Must be alert, conscientious, and capable of adapting to new concepts in machining
- Ability to work independently or self-directed
- Physical demands include standing at the machine for up to 8-10 hours per day, frequent lifting up to 10 lbs, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.