CNC Tech 1 - 3rd shift

M. A. Ford MFG. Co, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

M. A. Ford MFG. Co, Inc.

in Davenport, IA is seeking a Set-Up/Operator I to set up and operate conventional machine tools and perform related setup procedures. The role requires reading complex drawings, applying advanced shop math, and using precision instruments like calipers, micrometers, and scales, with at least one year in a production environment. You will diagnose tool and machine issues, train operators, follow route sheets and specifications, and keep work areas clean while

Qualifications

• Requires trade knowledge in a specialized field or process.
• Equivalent to short term trades training.
• Minimum one year exposure to production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and adjust conventional machines.
• Prescribe operational sequences, setup procedures, tooling, speeds, etc.
• Operate machine through the complete cycle to prove out setups and produce a pilot work piece for inspection purposes.
• Diagnose machine or tooling malfunctions causing variances on production runs and implement corrective adjustments.
• Work from route sheets, part drawings, and specifications.
• Check dimensions with scales, micrometers, and calipers.
• Coordinate with cell coordinators, production scheduling, and engineering to maintain production schedules and costs.
• Keep tools and work area clean and organized.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Shop math

Measuring tools

Education

Trade training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

Job description

JOB TITLE: Set-Up/Operator I

STATUS: Non-Exempt

General Purpose of the Job:

Sets up and operates conventional machine tools performing similar operations.

Education:

Requires use of complicated drawings, advanced shop math and formulas, and precision measuring instruments such as caliper, micrometers, and scales. Requires trade knowledge in a specialized field or process and equivalent to short term trades training.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year exposure to production environment.

Physical Demand:

Medium physical effort working regularly with lightweight material or average weight material. Operate machine tools where machine time exceeds handling time.

Mental and/or Visual Demand:

Continuous mental or visual attention; usually short cycle repetitive work or diversified operations requiring constant alertness.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions. Typical machine shop working conditions.

Job Duties:

• Set-up, operate and adjusts, conventional machines. Setup involves knowledge of exacting tolerance setup procedures.
• Prescribe operational sequences, setup procedures, tooling, speeds, etc. Prescribed methods may be varied to compensate for unusual machining conditions.
• Operated machine through the complete cycle to prove out setups and produce a pilot work piece for inspection purposes.
• Diagnose machine or tooling malfunctions causing variances on production runs. Take measures to make corrective adjustments. Help train operators to operate machine after setups are made and proved out to improve their skills.
• Work from route sheets, part drawings, and specifications.
• Checks dimensions as necessary, using measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, and calipers.
• Works under minimum supervision and direction on normal routine work. Instruction and guidance provided on new work, tooling, unusual operating problems and difficulties.
• Coordinate activities closely with cell coordinators, production scheduling, and engineering to maintain production schedules, methods, procedures, quality or work, and production costs.
• Required to purchase “tools of the trade” when necessary.
• Responsible for keeping assigned machines and work area clean.
• May perform other duties inherent to the job.