Machine Operator

Sandvik AB; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik AB is seeking a Machine Operator to work with grinders and other manual machines to produce high-precision cutting tools. You will verify accuracy using engineering prints, component drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, studying blueprints, calculating tolerances, and ensuring parts conform to specs. Prolonged standing with lifting up to 50 pounds is required, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year machine shop experience required.
• Machining certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust machines as required.
• Read blueprints and determine tolerances.
• Verify finished parts meet specifications.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Monitor machining speeds and feeds.
• Inspect tools and attachments for defects.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and ISO standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Machining operations

Micrometers/calipers

Machine setup

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certification preferred

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator will work with Grinders, and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.
• Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.
• Compliance with local laws, industry standards, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, and relevant ISO certifications.
• Other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints.
• Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
• Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.