Description

General Description: Operate computer numerical control machines and manual machines to fabricate parts, with no or minimal supervision. Load parts in machine, detect malfunctions in productive runs and maintain a safe, organized and clean work area. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Key Job Functions:

General Tasks

• Perform typical machine shop operations, blueprint reading, and measurements.
• Able to operate various precision gauges and verify their calibration.
• Maintain that the machines, work area and equipment are in a clean orderly condition (check lubricants, coolants, filters, etc.)
• Follow prescribed safety procedures at all times.

Set-Up

• Review traveler and understand part that needs to be created.
• Verify tooling, setup sheets, and CNC program is correct prior set up.
• Operate various machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings, part measurements and dimensions.
• Identify and record new tooling pieces per tooling numbering sequence.

Quality Control

• Ensure parts are within tolerances; cuts are accurate and product conforms to specifications.
• Deburr parts
• Send “first piece” to Quality/Inspection to ensure product conforms to specifications.
• Make any temporary adjustments per Programming/Planning, Production Manager or Lead Machine Operator.
• Receive “first piece buy-off” from Quality/Inspection before continuing to run.
• Upon completion of run, organize parts and send to next operation.
• Maintain lot and traceability & record data detailed on job travelers
• Notify Inspection, Production Manager, or V.P. Mfg of items that do not conform to specifications.
• Red tag nonconforming parts immediately.

Troubleshoot

• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Must notify Lead Machine Operator, about an alarm, problem, code, etc. and write down what was being done at the time the problem occurred.
• Must notify Production Manager if production rate is not being met.
• Change tooling when dull or breaks.
• Detect and report defective materials, tools & equipment
• Detect and report questionable conditions to management.

Interpersonal Relations

• Willing to assist others outside the realm of the job when needed.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Communications

• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Able to communicate clearly and maintain a professional, composed demeanor in interactions with team members and management.

Judgment and Initiative

• Consideration given to advantages, disadvantages and consequences of decisions made and applied.
• Able to manage multiple projects and activities concurrently to achieve desired outcomes.
• Must exercise good judgment and initiative where appropriate with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.

Work Ethic and Reliability

• Must demonstrate ongoing dependability with task completion and meeting deadlines.
• Able to seek and take advantage of opportunities, meet challenges with resourcefulness and utilize time efficiently.
• Able to adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Able to respond to management direction and follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Must conduct day to day activities with integrity.

Qualifications

Additional Information:

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma or GED desired; or 0-3 years related experience in manufacturing.
• 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 some physical strain such as long periods of standing, walking, bending and crouching in production facility and lifting of items. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing due to operating heavy machinery.
• Work Environment:Work performed in a plant/manufacturing environment. May be exposed to any number of elements, but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses must be worn at all times when operating machinery. Ear plugs and steel-toe boots are recommended. A respiratory mask is recommended if grinding.

Additional Skills, Abilities and Position Responsibilities:

• Personal attributes of integrity, patience, persuasiveness and dependability are critical to this role.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.