Production Operator- 2nd Shift Busbar

ppg; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Operator (Busbar) to ensure quality products for customers. You will read part and tool drawings, perform precision measurements, and set up tooling and fixtures.

Role requires familiarity with micrometers, calipers, and gauges; you will inspect machined units, align machines, and support CNC programming activities as needed. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Be able to read and interpret part and tool drawings.
• Understand drawings as they apply to parts or tooling machined.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret part and tool drawings with the ability to apply to parts or tooling machined.
• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, scales and gauges for dimensional verification.
• Inspect units and tooling after machining to ensure quality compliance.
• Understand five axis machine motion and interpret axial tool movement per machine code.
• Set up machines with clean tombstones/fixtures and verify tool condition.
• Use machine codes (G/M) and MDIs to manipulate the tool during setup and operations.
• Verify programs and provide feedback for issues in programming.
• Read and follow setup sheets and dimensional aids as given by CNC Programmer or Supervisor.

Skills

Read & interpret drawings

CNC set-up understanding

Manual machining awareness

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

Job Description

Immediately Hiring!

2nd Shift Production Operator Busbar - Huntsville, Alabama

Starting Pay: Depends on Experience. Discussed during interview.

Disclaimer: We ask that you have the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application: (1) Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-55

As a Production Operator you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Primary Responsibilities

• Be able to read and interpret part and tool drawings with the ability to properly understand these drawings as they apply to parts or tooling machined
• Use micrometers (inside, outside and depth), calipers, dial indicators, scales, and various gauges for verification of dimensional quality work produced.
• Inspect Units and/or Tooling after machining to ensure compliance with all quality requirements.
• Have a good understanding of five axis machine motion, with the ability to interpret the axial tool movement according to machine code.
• Check for proper machine alignment (spindle, fixture, tram holes etc.) and perform proofing/first article runs.
• Make accurate setups making sure Tombstones, fixtures, and/or table are clean and free of burrs etc., checking cutting tools for proper gage length and diameter, making sure tools are not dull, chipped or worn.
• Obtain a good working knowledge of the machine code (G codes, M codes, etc.) and the ability to use MDI to manipulate the machine tool during set-up and other manual machining operations.
• Obtain the Skills and abilities to proof programs - either Part or Tooling without constant observation/supervision from CNC Programmer or Supervisor with the ability, concern and responsibility for protection of the equipment and the ability to give viable feedback concerning programming issues etc.
• Obtain the working knowledge of the machine tool to successfully and efficiently be able to operate the equipment either automatically or manually as needed to either produce quality parts (maintaining required production levels), Tooling or in assistance to CNC Programmers and/or Maintenance.
• Have basic computer skills to include locating needed files (programs and setup sheets) and to transfer between network server and machine tool.
• Read, interpret and follow Setup Sheets, Tooling Work Instruction Sheets, and Dimensional aids as given by CNC Programmer, Process Engineer, or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• 95% of time standing with some walking.
• Frequent lifting up to 50LBS.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions.

You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources .

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants w