2nd Shift Manual Vertical Turning Lathe Operator

Graham Manufacturing; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Manufacturing is seeking a Boring Mill Operator to set up and run a manual boring mill from blueprints and written instructions. The role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is on the I level. The position requires overtime and potential travel as needed.

The candidate will read blueprints, set tools, and inspect parts during production, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications. A GED and machining training are preferred; join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and

Qualifications

• High school GED or equivalent required.
• Trade school/BOCES in Machining Fundamentals completed.
• BOCES training or equivalent in progressive Machine Shop assignments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the manual boring mill to bore, turn, and face castings, forging, jigs and fixtures.
• Adjust feeds, speeds, cut depth, and tool selection per job requirements.
• Perform in-process inspection with various measuring tools and indicators.
• Follow blueprints and work instructions; provide guidance to assigned helpers.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Technical documentation

Education

High School GED

Trade school/BOCES in Machining Fundamentals

Job description

Position Summary

Working form blueprints, sketches, and oral or written instructions, sets up and operates a manual boring mill.

Shift Information

This is a second shift position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday. A $3.00/hour shift differential is provided.*

Description

Job Title: Boring Mill Operator

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor

Level of Work: I

Position Summary

Working form blueprints, sketches, and oral or written instructions, sets up and operates a manual boring mill.

• Sets up and operates machine for boring, turning, and facing castings, forging, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• May be required to improvise holding fixtures when standard fixtures do not serve.
• Sets feeds, speeds, cut depth , and select tools.
• Makes allowances for metal characteristics, temperature effect and shrinkage.
• Performs in-process inspection using a variety of measuring tools and indicators.
• Size, weight and location of work may require use of hand and power operated machine handling equipment.
• Consistently meets customer’s quality requirements and expectations.
• Will be required to supply several personal tools such as square, scale, tape, hammer and wrench.

Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions.
• Will provide instruction and guidance to employees assigned to assist and as required, will participate in training of welders and other employees of the department of lesser classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor, or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift.
• Work may require the use of a crane to move part.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Continual Improvement suggestions

• Identify, recommend and/or implement continuous improvement opportunities that result in improved quality and increased capacity.
• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions.
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education And Training

• High school GED Required
• Trade school/BOCES in Machining Fundamentals

Experience

• BOCES training or its equivalent in progressive Machine Shop assignments

Other

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Minimal travel may be required

Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team oriented culture.
• Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Obtains support and cooperation from others and reciprocates; demonstrates positive behaviors, displaying tact, respect, and understanding when dealing with others; proactively engages and confronts issues to achieve continual improvement.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Strong training skills.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, lift and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. Corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate and ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.