What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hard Turn Setup Operator Backline position at RBC?
About Us:
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
Job Title: Turn S/U Oper.
Sets up, plans, and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be CNC machine operator qualified.
- Inspects first-run piece after set-up and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, precision dial gauges, and calipers. Makes subsequent periodic checks to guarantee adherence to print tolerance and make necessary adjustments.
- Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
- Attaches fixture to machine bed and positions and secures work piece in fixture according to set-up instructions.
- Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in set-up instructions.
- Replaces worn or damaged cutting tools, using hand tools.
- Selects and installs specified cutting tools for job currently running.
- Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments.
- Monitors machine operation and display readouts to detect malfunction.
- Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications and operating requirements.
- Maintains log on inventory for total run parts and scrap material.
Work Activities:
- Performing General Physical Activities with ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Work Environment will be dealing with heat, dust, chemicals fumes, and open flames.
- Receiving, Processing, and Evaluating Information to determine compliance with standards.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings.
- Maintain production or work records.
- Use precision measuring tools or equipment.
- Recognize characteristics of metals.
- Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
- Recognize characteristics of alloys.
- Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom.
Education and Experience
High School/G.E.D
Specific Tools & Technology:
- Safety glasses; Safety Shoes; Hearing protection
- Pallet Jack
- Forklift
- Power hoists
