Company: Besser
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Boone, Iowa
Posted: 7/1/2023

The CNC Milling and Vertical Boring Machine Operator will set up and machine parts on CNC and Vertical Boring Mills. The CNC Milling and Vertical Boring Machine Operator reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor.

The CNC Milling and Vertical Boring Machine Operators position is not an entry level job and requires one year previous experience machining parts. Operators must be able to do general math without error. Operators must be familiar with tapes, micrometers, dial indicators, protractors and all other measuring equipment pertaining to the job. Operators must be able to read prints and machine parts to size from those prints. Operators must use a high degree of judgement, skill and accuracy in the operation of the shop
equipment. Safe operation is necessary to avoid injury to one’s self or other employees. This is also necessary to prevent scrap parts or damage to equipment.

Operators in this job are often new and in training. They will be required to set up and run many of the simpler jobs after four to six weeks with a minimum of supervision.

• Sets up to run Castings with existing programs.
• Responsible for Machining castings to prints with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for loading tool magazine and replacing worn cutters.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of machine operations.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining machines.
• After parts are machined the operator inspects, measures and records it on check sheets.
• Machine operators will be required to do other jobs in the department at or below their job grade.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year shop experience.
Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or in manipulating things such as hand tools and hoist.
Requirements: Operator must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm.

JOB KNOWLEDGE [Employee has skills to complete their duties and understand their new role]
QUALITY OF WORK [Employee’s output is accurate, complete, and works in a safe manner]
QUANTITY OF WORK [Employee is effective and efficient with their time; while meeting deadlines]
RELATIONSHIPS [Employee works well with the team/customers and fits our ‘ownership’ culture]
INITIATIVE [Employee is self‐motivated and shows interest in adding value beyond job description]

A plant floor environment.