Job Description

What You Will Do:

The Machine Operator, performs routine machine operations including set-ups, runs, and adjusts machine offsets in their work centers with general supervision. Works on assignments semi-routine in nature; has the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice when required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs daily machine startup and shutdown procedures well as periodic preventative maintenance
• Operates CNC machining equipment and optimizes processes and makes inputs as necessary
• Perform basic troubleshooting of production tools, tooling and test equipment.
• Performs non-standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, speeds, and feeds of machining, using a wide variety of precision measuring instruments; in-process inspection, material transactions, perform clerical functions
• Perform inventory management and data entry.
• Read and work from drawings, blueprints, and shop paperwork.
• Works with a variety of materials
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments
• Performs line edits as necessary
• Ensures all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards. Performs visual inspections on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the Quality Assurance department
• Participates in process improvements reducing set-up and run times improving productivity
• Performs special projects/tasks as assigned

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• 3 years’ related machining required

Preferred Specialized Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with engineer designed reviews; detailed processing sheets; read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Willing to work extra hours, and potentially weekends
• Uses experience and judgement to accomplish assigned tasks and goals
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work with others and across teams

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
• Lift, carry, push and or pull 1-50 lbs as needed
• Sit, stand and walk for 1 – 10 hours per day
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes, and appropriate protective equipment as required

Salary Range
Please note the typical hiring range is $25.13 - $34.00 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity.