Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Comparator, Document Management, Engineering Drawing, High School Diploma, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Production Machining, Production Management, Quality Control, Requirements Management, Safety Standards, Vertical Machining
Job Title:
Machine Operator I
Reports To:
Production Manager
General Description:
General operation of the production machines such as CNC, VMC, SWISS, and/or small and large dials and slide forming machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production.
Responsibilities: (50% Operating, 40% Inspecting, 10% Other)
- Use micrometers, calipers, pin gages, comparator and various other inspection equipment appropriately
- Turn on machine. Inspect for obvious problems. Inspect first part off at startup of machine.
- Load material into vises as required, making sure all chips have been cleaned out of clamping areas before tightly securing vise jaws
- Adjustments will be made by set-up personnel until the product meets requirements and communicate with the set-up person to have them made.
- Operate machine watching and listening for possible problems. (I.e. Loud noises, unusual sounds, broken or worn tooling etc.)
- Ability to meet or exceed production rates stated on work order
- Read, understand information in workmanship standards and part drawings
- Fill out appropriate sections of work order
- Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
- Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (In process, work orders, move tickets)
- Identify nonconforming product or material
- Wash tools and return to storage area
- Complete the preventative maintenance check list
- Know and follow safety standards
- Move parts to next operation
- Remove scrap
- Other duties as required
Physical and Visual Activities:
- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Job Qualification Requirements:
- Knowledge
- High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
- Experience
- Training Period: 3 months to a year
- Information/Directions
- Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)