Machine Tool Operator - CCI Speer

thekineticgroup; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

thekineticgroup is seeking a Machine Tool Operator in Lewiston, Idaho to support manufacturing by tooling and machine parts. You will cut, shape, polish, size, and grind metal workpieces to precise dimensions and finishes.

Training covers Overbeck, CNC ID Grinding, Polishing, Surface Grinding, Bench Work, Internal Honing, and more. The role requires reading blueprints, maintaining tools, and performing inspections to 0.0001".

Qualifications

• Experience operating Overbeck and CNC ID grinders.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Inspect and measure dimensions to tight tolerances (0.0001").
• Maintain inventory and perform preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and operate Overbeck and CNC ID grinders and polishing machines.
• Review blueprints and work orders to plan operations and select tools.
• Inspect dimensions to exact tolerances and ensure conformance to specs.
• Maintain equipment and participate in 5S, Kaizen, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety procedures

Hand-tools proficiency

Tools

Overbeck grinder

CNC ID grinder

Polishing machine

Honing equipment

Surface grinder

Punch press

Job description

Job Description

This position supports manufacturing operations by supplying tooling and machine parts. Safely performs various phases of operations necessary to cut, shape, polish, size, or grind metal work pieces to precise dimensions and finishes. Machine Tool Operators may be trained in the following processes: Overbeck and CNC ID Grinding, Polishing, Surface Grinding, Bench Work, Internal Honing, Material Handling, Punch Blanks, EDM, and Inspection. Machine Tool Operators fill out appropriate paperwork, enters information concerning the product on the computer and moves to the next position on the Work Order Tracking System. Machine Tool Operators will also assist in shop duties/tasks with the guidance of the Technical Coordinator or machinist when needed.

This position starts at $33.56/hr with regular increases to $38.89/hr after 52 weeks.

Overbeck and CNC ID Grinding

• Sets up, maintains, and operates the Overbeck and CNC (Inside Diameter) grinders to grind cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating steel or carbide workpieces, such as dies and machine parts.
• Reviews blueprints and work orders to plan sequence of operations. Analyzes specifications and selects grinding wheels and mandrels of shape and grade to be used.
• Positions and secures workpiece on machine by selecting and using the proper collet or chuck for the workpiece. Attaches workpiece to collet or chuck and indicates before beginning the process to ensure concentricity.
• Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001" to verify conformance to specifications.
• Forms stones by hand or by using the IR grinder.
• Maintains inventory of all necessary grinding supplies. Informs machine shop coordinator when additional supplies are needed.
• Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat.
• Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5's, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Polishing

• Sets up, maintains, and operates the polishing and lapping machines to size and polish workpieces.
• Reviews blueprints and work orders to plan sequence for sizing and polishing. Analyzes specifications and determines the correct stone, mandrel, or paste for the job.
• Cleans dies with acetone and Q-tips as needed.
• Pre-inspects and measures workpiece to ascertain the amount of stock to remove.
• Resurfaces and polishes bores and cavities of workpiece to the correct size, form, and angle.
• Inspects workpiece according to print specifications.
• Builds polishing sticks and fixtures as required.
• Checks diameter and form on dies returned from production.
• Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001" to verify conformance to specifications.
• Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat.
• Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5's, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Benchwork

• Manufacture spinners: part-off blanks with band saw, operate spinner cutting machine, and heat-treat spinners with torch.
• Inspect and polish multi-cup tooling.
• Chrome-plate various workpieces.
• Polish, de-burr, and radius new and rework tooling.
• Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001" to verify conformance to specifications.
• Operate and maintain distilling machine
• Operate and maintain sandblasting machine
• Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat.
• Assembles feed magazines used in Production Department Metal Parts areas per provided assembly prints.
• Repairs assembled feed magazines by inspecting, replacing worn and or damaged components. Cutting, shaping, and polishing magazine inserts as instructed and testing function of feed magazines.
• Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5's, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Hone

• Set up, maintains, and operates the Manual and Auto Honing equipment to size and polish the internal surfaces of workpieces to the correct finish and dimension.
• Reviews blueprints and work orders to verify sequence of operations. Analyzes specifications and selects honing stones and mandrels of proper grade and size to be used.
• Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001" to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintains inventory of all necessary honing supplies. Informs machine shop coordinator when additional supplies are needed.
• Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat.
• Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5's, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Surface Grinding

• Sets up, maintains, and operates the surface grinders to grind surfaces of workpieces to the correct finish and dimensions.
• Reviews blueprints and work orders to plan sequence of operations. Analyzes specifications and selects grinding wheels and fixtures to be used.
• Dress, mount, balance, and true grinding wheel