Swiss Machinist/Cnc

SWISS MACHINE OPERATOR

***This position is located at ASTRA Manufacturing in Tulsa, OK***

JOB DESCRIPTION

CNC and SWISS Machine Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, sets up and operates CNC (computer numerical controlled) machinery (including Swiss Machines) to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.

Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.

Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.

Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.

Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.

Remove and replace dull cutting tools.

Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.

Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred

Experience: 2 plus years of experience in or education in CNC machining