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An established industry player is seeking a skilled machine operator to set up and operate various machine tools for precision part production. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and safety while operating large lathe and milling machines. Your expertise will ensure that all products meet exact specifications, contributing to the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process. If you have a strong mechanical background and a passion for precision engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
Job Summary:
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Main Duties:
- Operates and maintains large scale lathe and milling machines.
- Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production.
- Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
- Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
- Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
- Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
- Maintains inventory of completed products.
- Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
- Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
Skills
- High school degree or equivalent
- Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred.
- Min 8 years’ experience as Lathe Machine Certified Operated.
- Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in math
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift small items using crane.