JOB SUMMARY
This position operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, secondary equipment, and grinders, to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing a variety of duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Machine setup, operation, and startup, restarting the machine, adjusts tooling to maintain proper sizes, replaces broken or worn tooling.
- Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and go-no-go gauges.
- Secures all tooling and instruments required; Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
- Understand how to adjust work offsets and part zero.
- Understand how to adjust the speed and feed of the machine according to different part specifications.
- Observes daily preventative machine maintenance: proper coolant levels, filters, fan operation, cleans machines, etc.
- Responsible for loading tools, setting tool Diameters so that cutter radius compensation may be used.
- Understand how to install Workholding.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers as needed.
- Ability to perform intermediate shop math skills and calculations: fraction conversions, divide, multiply, percentages, etc.
- Basic computer skills required to perform inquiry, data collection or input.
- Strong work ethic: Willing to work OT to meet tight deadlines as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a CNC related field - set up experience preferred.
- Ability to quickly use the control panel to do offsets and edits on 2-3 of the FMS machinery.
- Tolerance: Ability to machine parts to +/- 0.0005” for diameter and +/- 0.001” for length.
- Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints to the needed specification in creating a part.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to stand and reach the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
- Occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend.
- Frequently required to perform repetitive or short-cycles work.
- Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
- Paid vacation, personal timeand holidays (9 per year)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Short and Long Term Disability Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
- Company paid life insurance & AD&D
- 100% tuition reimbursement for job relatedclasses
- PPE reimbursement