Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Set-up and operate numerically controlled machine tools with single and/or multiple spindles in a safe manner. Monitor and control the quality of machining processes by utilizing process control tools such as control charts and statistical process controls. Maintain the production processes and work within the expected efficiencies that are established for the product.

Essential Functions

• Read blueprints, drawings, specifications and shop orders for all manufactured parts. i.e., dimensions, tolerances, inspection, number of parts to be machined and tooling instructions such as cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts, and cutting tools required.
• Use machine controls to cycle machine through; production operations, set-up, adjusting tool positions, and changing tools. Review machine operating criteria such as cycle time and spindle rpm.
• Change, position and secure tools in tool holders by utilizing tool monitoring system and presetting equipment.
• Perform first piece sample inspection according to the operation control plan. By utilizing qualified measuring devices, the machinist monitors the part dimensions through continuous checking of part features and process control tools (such as SPC).
• Maintain all lubricants and coolants on the machine that are used in daily operation.
• Keep work area clean.
• Punching, employing recognized tooling and procedures where tolerances are close.
• Assist lower-level operators to develop skills and to produce production parts to spec.
• Operates all common machine shop equipment and hand tools skillfully.
• Machine set up, adjustments and check out programming and operates machines to perform a series of progressive machining operations to exact tolerances and finish specifications requiring considerable skill.
• Sets up machines for less skills machine operators.
• Produces precision items beyond the capabilities of production machine operators.
• Oversees production area to make sure machine operators are sweeping daily, disposing of scrap properly, and maintaining the workplace in a safe and orderly manner.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Requires a thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, inspection processes, and precision measuring instruments
• Requires a high degree of experience and trade skill
• Requires a thorough knowledge of machine shop practices and production methods
• Requires a passing pre-employment screening, including a drug screen
  
  

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 regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, bend, twist, lifting to 30 lbs., and talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.

Americans With Disabilities Act

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions