Machine Operator I

BCforward; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Machine Operator I in Allentown, PA. The role involves operating electrical discharge machines, fabricating electrodes, and ensuring quality through inspections. The position requires following safety regulations while performing the assigned tasks.

Candidates must be able to work under supervision, making necessary adjustments to machine settings and maintaining production standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate electrical discharge machines under supervision.
• Experience with quality inspection using measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of electrical discharge machining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical discharge machines to shape metal work pieces.
• Perform minor adjustments to electrode setups.
• Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Operating electrical discharge machines

Fabrication of electrodes

Using measuring instruments (caliper, dial indicators)

Adjusting machine settings

Quality inspection

Maintaining company standards

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Machine Operator I
Allentown, PA 18109
Duration: 11/14/2016 to 08/13/2017
$13.75/hr on w2

• Operate previously set-up electrical discharge machines, radial or straight, to shape metal work pieces under direct supervision.
• Perform fabrication of simple electrodes or dress electrodes under supervision.
• Position and secure work pieces on electrical discharge machine table with clamps, vice or fixture. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrode to insure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using such measuring instruments as caliper and dial indicators.
• Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current, frequency and electrode feed rate according to information on chart and/or knowledge of electrical discharge machining procedures.
• Turn valve to immerse electrode and work piece in dielectric coolant circulating bath.
• Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Move controls to position electrode over work piece.
• Inspect first piece using measuring instruments for conformance to specifications. Maintain measured dimension list. Inspect key dimensions on each piece and record dimensions.
• Check set-up and electrode at the start of each shift.
• Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
• Maintain company production and quality standards.
• Report unusual problems or conditions to supervisor.
• Observe company safety rules and regulations.
• Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

Contact Information

SR.IT Recruiter – Sandra Taylor
571-267-4186