2nd Shift Machine Operator (13429)

Somic America; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America in Brewer, ME, is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to set up and operate numerical control equipment, ensuring components meet specifications. The role requires strict adherence to safety, quality checks, and process changeovers.

Candidates should be able to read instructions, perform hourly checks, and contribute improvements. The position emphasizes quality, problem detection, and efficient operation, with a focus on maintaining tools and completing standard work in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Strong attention to quality and precision in machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate numerical control equipment to machine components.
• Perform hourly checks and use in-process gaging to verify specifications.
• Complete changeovers and prepare fixtures according to setup instructions.
• Observe machine operation for malfunctions and report issues promptly.
• Perform standard work and maintain tools and fixtures.
• Submit kaizen suggestions for improvements.

Skills

Numerical Control

Gaging

Quality Checks

Machining Operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AIM System

In Process Check Sheets

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Maine - Brewer, ME 04412 Salary Range: $19.25 - $24.25 Hourly

SUMMARY Sets up and operates numerical control equipment to machine components to specifications by performing the following duties. Satisfy SAs Quality goals and objectives in completion of activities or duties (reference Somic America Quality Manual and Quality Policy).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Safety

• Maintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner.
• Report any unsafe conditions to Team Leader immediately.

Quality

• Complete Hourly checks using In Process Check Sheets and Gaging to ensure parts meet Quality Specifications
• Notifies Team Leader of any suspect material and helps to contain material line side.

Changeovers

• Complete Changeovers using the Changeover Procedure.
• Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures work piece in fixture according to changeover instructions.
• Fill in Change over checklist to ensure all changeover steps are complete.

Operation

• Utilize AIM to transact material at final step of process.
• Completes Standardized work in accordance to Work Instructions.
• Removes material from boxes and places in fixture or on conveyor.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine. Offsets tool, as required.
• Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications/hourly checks, using in process sheets and gaging.
• Notify Team Leader or Production Manager of any abnormal or unusual condition.
• Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tool holders in machine spindles as specified or inserts cutting tools in specified machine magazines.
• Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Complete line PMs (planned maintenance) as assigned.
• Submit kaizen suggestions for improvements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand eight (8) or more hours a day; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.