Machine Operator

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc. seeks a Machine Operator to set up and operate CNC Brake Press, Roll Former, Raz, CNC Punch, Laser or Amada machines.

You will select tools, read blueprints, verify part conformance to specifications, input and retrieve program media, and maintain accurate maintenance records while upholding strong housekeeping standards in a non-air-conditioned shop.

Qualifications

• Prior CNC machine experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings to perform work to specifications.
• Basic math skills and the ability to understand English.
• Ability to operate CNC machines and equipment.
• Good physical coordination and attentiveness for safe, productive work.

Responsibilities

• Selects and aligns punch tools.
• Identifies and retrieves necessary metal and equipment.
• Inputs and retrieves computerized machine control media.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to specs.
• Maintains maintenance records and shop housekeeping.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Reading blueprints

English comprehension

Math skills

Physical coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers & gauges

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Machine Operator

Sets up and operates computer numerical control Brake Press, Roll Former, Raz, CNC Punch, Laser, or Amada machines.

Essential job functions

• Selects, aligns punch tools.
• Identifies and select necessary metal and equipment, including mechanical equipment and/or tool.
• Retrieve and input computerized machine control media.
• Verifies conformance of finished work-piece to specifications.
• Uses bars, calipers, gauges, precision instruments, hand tools and wrenches.
• Maintains necessary maintenance records.
• Maintains a good housekeeping in the plant and work areas

Marginal job functions

• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to carry out not only simple but complex oral and written.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently.
• Ability to operate CNC machines and equipment.
• Ability to read blue prints drawings in order to perform jobs according to specifications.
• Ability to comprehend additional training in relation to the performing of the work duties.
• Ability to develop other technical and management skills for future promotion.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively.

Physical demands

100 % of the work tasks are performed in-door and subjected to environmental and weather condition changes.

Other Ergonomics Requirements

The position of CNC punch operator is a physically demanding job. The functions performed ordinarily involve: extending hands and arms in all directions, holding, grasping, pressing, turning objects using hands, picking, lifting, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers. Must of these work activities are performed from awkward positions that requires a lot of physical strength and coordination, including eyes' coordination. Functions also involve frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, bending at waist, bending legs, bending downward and forward, and moving about on hands and knees. Performance of some tasks or operation of equipment may require motor coordination, finger-dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination and color discrimination.

Qualifications Standards

• Prior CNC machine experience.

Performance Standards

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The ability to communicate effectively with and work with other personnel and customers.
• Proper operation of equipment.
• Visual observation and periodic verification.

Hours: 8 or more per day

Week: 40 or more hours per week.

Lunch: Half hour.

Standing: Stands 100 % of the time

Environment: Shop is not air-conditioned

Stress: Medium

Physical task: Must bend, squat, lift, push or pull material up to 50 lbs frequently.