Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews blueprints to determine setup procedures to follow, machine attachments required and stock to use or obtain details from setup charts.
• Adjust the machine to attain specified tolerances.
• Understand blueprints and be able to use a variety of precision measuring devices.
• May work/train in other departments where needed.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties assigned if necessary

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to read and interpret part specifications or blueprints.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good verbal and communication skills.
• Accurately read and interpret callipers, microammeters, and other precision measuring tools
• Ability to inspect and measure parts using precision instruments (callipers, micrometeors, etc)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in CNC machine operation and setup.

Desired

• Any experience with Mills, lathes, CNC machines, etc. a plus.

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 frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.