Machine Operator/Slicer

Job purpose

The primary responsibility for Machine Operator/Slicer is to attend machines while the machines slice parts. The operator is responsible for maximizing the quantity of parts while maintaining the quality of parts.

 Duties and responsibilities

• Installs proper oils and coolants.
• Adjusts machines accordingly for quality and quantity.
• Removes swarfs and old coolants from machine and properly disposes of them.
• Changes machine oils, coolant and filters.
• Cleans machine and coolant tanks when necessary.
• Maintains tooling to perform at maximum efficiency.
• Maintains proper quality and quantities of manufactured materials.
• Operate multiple slicing machines at a time.
• Review Operation Sheet to assure all previous operations have been satisfactorily completed.
• Setup and operate the equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Maintain part and identification during processing.
• Verify completed operations match blue prints
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to read blueprints 
• GD&T Training & Understanding
• Able to use and understand standard and metric measuring systems.
• Use of standard measuring tools.
• Able to work individually and in a team environment.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) Experience beneficial.

 Working conditions

• May be exposed to industrial oils, toner, coolants, solvents, lubricants, adhesive and other chemicals.   NOTE:   All safety precautions will be used.
• Plant wide climate control and air conditioning
• Could work in areas with excessive noise.  NOTE: Ear protection available.

Physical requirements

• Could require intermittent and long periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Required to do repetitive work.
• Periodic lifting of materials not to exceed 50 pounds.