Machine Operator II

Job title: Machine Operator II
Duration: 12+ Months
Pay rate: $30 to $31 hourly
Location: Allentown, PA

Shifts available:
1 position for 1st shift - 6AM-2PM
1 position for 2nd shift - 2PM-10PM
1 position for 3rd shift - 10PM-6AM

Job Description Summary

As a Machine Operator you will work at the Allentown, PA Metem a Client Power business
manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have
ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

What you'll do

• Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform
machining operations, fast hole drilling, graphite shaping on metal castings, forgings and bar
stock according to specifications and set-up instructions, applying knowledge of machining
methods.
• Study blueprint and set-up instructions to determine machining required, dimensional
specifications, work procedures and methods. Determine tool lengths, maintain tool change
list and program measuring adjustments.
• Install work holding devices such as blocks and tooling on table of machine using hand
tools. Lift work piece on table manually or with other material handling equipment and
position and secure work piece on machine table or in holding device.
• Select and install tooling, place electrodes in automatic-tool-changer (if required) in
sequence specified on process sheet.
• Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to
verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts. Check program at
start of each shift.
• Inspect first-run piece, maintain measured dimension list. Record and inspect key
dimensions for conformance to specifications using micrometer and precision dial gauges.

What you will bring

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience in EDM/CNC/ECM or tooling production or equivalent.
Eligibility Requirements
• (Scheduled Hours)
• Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.
• Know how to read blueprint drawings
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision tools
• Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining
operations
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Characteristics

• You are someone who brings a positive, team-centered method of work to foster a collaborative
environment.
• You have experience with computerized shop floor tools.
• You have an ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple
assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Mechanically Inclined