Swiss Machine Operator

Deringer-Ney Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Deringer-Ney Inc. seeks a Swiss Machine Operator to perform setup, operation, and inspection of screw machines. You will ensure parts meet quality specs, follow documented procedures, and assist in process improvements while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include verifying documentation, monitoring production, recording setup notes, and coordinating with supervisors; prior machine operator experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education is required.
• Blueprint reading and Geometric Tolerance understanding.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prior machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify shop order docs match Job Order, Print, Setup and Offset Sheets.
• Monitor part production to meet quality requirements; correct tool wear.
• Follow quality procedures and current measuring methods.
• Collaborate with programmer/supervisor on part/process development.
• Clean machine at end of run to prevent cross contamination.
• Record notes on setup sheet for investigation by supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe machine operation; monitor fluids.
• Keep tooling/workstation neat and orderly.
• Assist with external setup tasks to minimize downtime.
• Prepare rod stock using department lathe.
• Clean scrap turnings from screw machines.
• Notify supervisor of supply shortages or safety hazards.
• Perform equipment sumping when required.
• Assist with parts handling at ultrasonic cleaning system.

Skills

Safe operation of Screw machines

Troubleshooting machining process

Multiple machines handling

MeasureLink knowledge

Dimensional measurement tools

Shop order & QAP requirements

Reading blueprints & QAPs

Documentation accuracy

M2M inventory & labor entries

Quality judgment beyond numbers

Team communication & collaboration

Tooling modification/sharpening

Education

High school education

Blueprint reading & Geometric Tolerance

Good communication skills

Prior machine operator experience preferred

Tools

MeasureLink

Shadowgraphs

Micrometers

Calipers

Pin Gages

Depth Gages

Job description

Title: Swiss Machine Operator

Job Summary

Swiss Machine Operator performs all tasks necessary to produce parts that meet all quality requirements of the department and job order documentation. This includes maintenance and inspection duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Verifies all shop order documentation matches the Job Order, Print, Setup and Offset Sheets.
• Monitors the production of parts from all operating machines so they meet quality requirements. Identifies and corrects tool wear conditions.
• Follows quality procedure and uses current method of measuring parts.
• Works with the department programmer and/or supervisor on part and process development for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Performs a thorough clean out of the machine at the end of the run to prevent material cross contamination.
• Records any pertinent notes on the set-up sheet requiring investigation by the department programmer and/or supervisor for process or program modifications.
• Maintains the machines for clean, safe operation by the machine operator. This includes fluid levels and concentrations where appropriate.
• Keeps tooling and workstation area neat and orderly.
• Performs any external set-up tasks available to minimize machine down time between set-ups.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepares additional rod stock utilizing the department lathe.
• Cleaning of scrap turnings generated by the screw machines.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Responsible for notifying the department supervisor of any supply shortages, safety hazards, or machine related problems, requiring attention.
• Performs sumping of equipment as required.
• Assists in the cleaning and handling of parts at the ultrasonic cleaning system.
• Maintain fluid levels in equipment for safe operation.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of safe operation of Screw machines including all key functions of the control panel.
• Thorough understanding of machining process for the purpose of trouble shooting and correcting defects.
• Ability to work on more than one machine simultaneously taking advantage of cycle time to do other functions.
• Functional knowledge of MeasureLink.
• Ability to perform dimensional measurements utilizing Shadowgraphs, Micrometers, Calipers, Pin Gages, and Depth Gages.
• Thorough understanding of the shop order and QAP requirements.
• Understanding of specific customer requirements by use of blueprints and item QAP's.
• Ability to maintain all documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of M2M functions as they pertain to inventory transactions and labor ticket entry.
• Capable of making dependable judgement decisions of quality aspects not related to quantitative measurement.
• Ability to communicate with and participate with team members.
• Ability to modify or sharpen tooling as required.

Education and Experience

• High school education
• Blueprint reading. Understanding of Geometric Tolerance.
• Good communication skills.
• Prior machine operator experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.