What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal/Bridgeport Operator position at Ace Metal Crafts?
Join an award-winning workplace of energetic, talented people, and be on one of the best work teams in the Chicagoland area!
We are devoted to having a workplace that supports each of our team members in making high quality products and working together to be the best at what we do. We are a sheet metal fabrication and machining company specializing in stainless steel, servicing the Midwest. Our customers are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) that are primarily in the food processing, food packaging, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on our customer responsiveness which has made us successful for a number of years. Check us out at www.acemetal.com!
Benefits Offered Include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Short and Long Term Disability
Paid Time Off
9 Annual Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Plan
Weekly Pay Period
Sheet Metal/Bridgeport Operator Responsibilities:
- Responsible for manual machining operations according to job requirements, including drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking, facing, and manual milling or turning.
- Coordinate with team members to receive raw materials and process them per the prescribed job sequence.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, job routings, and work instructions.
- Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and height gauges to ensure accurate dimensions.
- Perform manual machine setups, including adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and work-holding fixtures for each job.
- Maintain high safety standards and operate equipment following proper procedures at all times.
- Apply knowledge of material types (steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.) in relation to machining requirements and cutting speeds.
- Responsible for maintaining clean and organized work areas, including machine stations and bench areas.
- Perform basic maintenance on machines, such as lubricating, replacing worn tooling, sharpening drills, and inspecting belts or coolant levels.
- Select and properly use standard machining tools and understand which tools and processes are required for each operation.
Safety Responsibilities:
- Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the shop.
- Participate in mandatory safety training and apply safety procedures daily.
- Immediately report or intervene when witnessing unsafe practices or conditions.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and mechanical drawings.
- Skilled in using manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.
- Strong understanding of machining principles, feeds, speeds, and cutting tools.
- Ability to use and read precision measuring instruments.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
