Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical control machining centers to cut, shape, or form metal workpieces to specifications.
Responsibilities:
Requirements
Read blueprint drawings and parts list to process parts
Experience using hand and power tools
Ability to perform basic math skills
Basic programming skills
Set up, adjust, and efficiently operate CNC and manual machine tools to perform diversified and difficult operations requiring close/exact tolerances on products with various dimension and finish specifications
Calculate and set controls and programming to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machine
Maintain and inspect cutting tools for sharpness and usability
Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as required
Clean and maintain machine, tooling, and parts to ensure that the equipment is in optimal production condition
Maintain and edit CNC programs to fine tune process for optimum performance
Physical Requirements
Heavy industrial environment with mechanical activities requiring personal protective equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: