Production Machine Setup A, 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Technical Lead, Setup A writes, sets up and adjusts machines to meet print requirements. Operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts, performs secondary operations and checks parts to close tolerances and finish requirements.

• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances
• Setup all department machines with multiple spindles and turrets
• Grind tools and sets up machines for operations
• Sets speeds, feeds, tooling arrangements and operational sequences
• Selects and prepares correct part(s) and loads into machine
• Operate machine(s) as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Receives work order, sets up machines and adjusts as necessary
• Download or loads programs to machine through the system
• May write programs
• May operate multiple machines
• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
• Will work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and time cards
• Maintain and improve insert and tooling management
• May help and train other staff
• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 to 3 years machine setup operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
• Exhibit core values of care, honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions
• Perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at established levels of production
• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely
• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel
• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures