Secondary Machine Operator Trainee - A & B Shifts

Position : Secondary Operator Trainee
Location : Rochester, NY
Summary: Join a dynamic team as a Machine Operator Trainee and grow your skills to become a skilled Machinist! Contribute to the success of a leading organization in Rochester, NY. This role offers an opportunity to showcase your skills in setting up Screw equipment, running production quantities, and collaborating with teammates to achieve shared objectives. Opportunities for growth and advancement. Interested? Apply today!
JOB SUMMARY
To operate single and/or multi-station Secondary Machines which may be equipped with automatic indexing mechanisms to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing operations on pre-manufactured metal blanks to produce or finish complex machined parts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Trainee

• Operates a previously set-up single or multi-station Secondary Machine which may be equipped with automatic indexing mechanisms to perform turning, boring, threading, and facing operations on pre-manufactured metal blanks.
• Loads work pieces into fixture or feeding mechanism, starts machine, cycles and observes machine operation; notifies supervisor or trainer of any operating problems.
• Removes machined work pieces from the machine and inspects work pieces to verify conformance to specifications per the blueprint and I & I sheet using instruments such as preset comparator, ring and screw pin gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Maintains quality standards as described on the I & I sheet.
• Maintains production standards as required by established rates.
• Uses the three container system, production and scrap tags, and other production administration systems and provides the appropriate records and report documentation.
• Performs routine Secondary Machine maintenance including lube oil, coolant level, and chip removal.

• Operates one or more Secondary Machines and maintains daily production standards.
• Reads blueprint and I & I sheet for such information as dimensions, tolerances, and number of work pieces to be machined; examines machine tooling set-up; loads work pieces into feeding mechanisms; starts machine and observes operations; and adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances, as directed.
• Removes and replaces a limited number of worn or broken tools under supervision, and sharpens tools using a bench grinder or cutter-grinding machine.
• Performs departmental cross checks, as required.
• Analyzes tool needs and establishes necessary tooling maintenance schedules.
• Maintains quality standards as described on the I & I sheet and maintains established production standards; notifies supervisor of discrepancies.

• Operates two or more Secondary Machines or those machines which perform the most complicated operations.
• Operates all Secondary Machines used in the machining of any part that the company manufactures.
• Analyzes and corrects most tooling problems without supervision such as chattering tools, variations and finish problems, flaky threads, and makes drills and reamers cut to size.
• Changes and adjusts fixturing, cams, and gears under supervision.
• Performs complete set-up changeovers with minimal supervision.
• Diagnoses daily production problems and makes necessary corrections with minimal supervision.
• Assists in departmental training as required.
• Assists set-up personnel in setting-up jobs including rough tool setting and set-up fixturing commensurate with knowledge and experience.

• Cleans machines and tools and machine areas, as required.
• Utilizes statistical process control techniques for operating the machines in accordance with experience and training.
• Participates in Total Quality management (TQM) and TS-16949 Teams to improve product quality and system effectiveness, as requested.
• Observes all safety and housekeeping rules and procedures and supports and encourages safety and good housekeeping throughout the company; takes immediate action on safety related issues.
• Supports Management Policies and Procedures; cooperates with and supports other company employees; and works reliably and flexibly to meet departmental, company, and customer needs and objectives including quality, service, and productivity.

• High School graduate or GED or the equivalent level knowledge and capability in reading, writing, communication, and applied mathematics (shop math). A trade school education with co-op experience and knowledge in machine shop technology, shop math, blueprint reading, and measurement instruments is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and physical dexterity including proficiency in determining spatial relationships pertaining to machines, tools, and machined parts.
• Six months to three years experience for a Level I and II operator.
• Requires a working knowledge in Secondary Machine operation, blueprint reading, measurement equipment utilization, cutting tool geometry, machine maintenance, quality control, and statistical process control.
• Requires training skills and competencies commensurate with the requirement to train other personnel on an as needed basis.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.