CNC VTL Operator

Galaxy Technologies is looking for an experienced VTL Operator with CNC Background. Our ideal candidate will have 3 year's of machine shop experience, can effectively and efficiently operate and program a VTL Machine, along with the requirements listed below.

Job Purpose: Creates quality products by setting up and operating CNC VTL machinery.

Works under general supervision.

Essential Functions include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains information for upcoming jobs by communicating with programmers, tool makers, and opposite shift regarding specifications, potential issues, tie-in details, and work order numbers.
• Prepares to run job by locating, prepping, and setting up machine, tools, tooling, cutters, parts, fixtures, and materials. Finishes backup work orders.
• Manufactures new parts by obtaining materials, prints, and programs; setting up parts and tools; writing, editing, and loading program; running part per print, model, program, or tool maker instructions; ensuring machine is running correctly; obtains part layout; removing part; deburring and cleaning part; labeling part; and removing tooling.
• Ensures job accuracy by reading blueprints, verifying dimensions, checking parts per print dimension, editing programs, editing feeds and speeds, proving programs.
• Maintains electronic information by backing up programs, tapes, and CNC files. Generates data via shop floor programming for CNC equipment lacking data.
• Improves production quality, efficiency, and timeliness by modifying programs and revising production notes and tapes.
• Conducts machine maintenance by identifying needed repairs, filling and/or replacing fluids, checking lubrication lines, cleaning and/or replacing filters, checking hoses, and cleaning machinery. Completes machine maintenance sheet.
• Maintains quality standards by reworking jobs to meet specifications.
• Records machine time by logging hours the machine has been powered on.
• Maintains inventory by ordering supplies for machines and materials for jobs.
• Maintains personal precision tools by inspecting, calibrating, repairing and ordering tooling.
• Becomes familiar with the quality system requirements as it pertains to the department.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials and equipment at end of day.
• Contributes to team effort by actively participating in team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities as needed.

• Provides assistance to coworkers and other departments.

Qualifications and Requirements: 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year machine shop or other related experience generally required.
• Ability to sufficiently communicate detailed information to coworkers and management.

• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, coworkers and management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, procedure manuals and job instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate computer and computer software, to include Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to use hoist and forklift.
• Ability to use precision tools, as I.D. and O.D. micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators and scales.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.