Experienced Anca or Rollomatic Operator

Summary:

An experienced Anca operator is a skilled machinist responsible for setting up, programming, and operating Anca CNC grinding machines to produce high-precision cutting tools, ensuring quality control by adhering to detailed specifications, blueprints, and production standards, while maintaining a safe working environment and optimizing production efficiency; requiring in-depth knowledge of Anca machine functionality, tool grinding techniques, and proficiency in interpreting complex engineering drawings. 

Load and secure cutting tool blanks onto the machine according to specifications.

Program complex grinding cycles using Anca software, including profile creation, grinding paths, and finishing operations.

Monitor machine performance during grinding operations, making adjustments as needed to maintain quality and tolerances.

Proven experience as an Anca operator with a strong understanding of CNC grinding principles.

Proficiency in Anca programming software, ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and knowledge of precision measuring tools.

Commitment to maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail.

Ability to troubleshoot machine issues and identify solutions to production challenges.

Inspect finished cutting tools for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and conformity to design specifications using precision measuring tools.

Identify and address quality issues promptly, implementing corrective actions to maintain consistent quality standards.

Conduct regular quality checks throughout the production process.

Understand and apply advanced grinding techniques for various cutting tool geometries.

Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and perform minor maintenance tasks.

Stay updated on new Anca software features and technological advancements.

Machine Setup and Operation: 

Accurately set up Anca grinding machines based on work orders, including selecting the appropriate grinding wheels, tooling, and parameters. 

• Competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Strong attention to detail
• Process Improvement
• Able to communicate verbally

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Equivalent to high school education or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May be required to have experience with particular material, product, or precision level, or with machine of particular size, type, or trade name

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum level