Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates manual CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machine Center.
• Must have proven skill set to set up and operate Vertical 3 axis and Horizontal 4 & 5 axis machine centers.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand center line rotation of fixtures as applied to Horizontal Machine set up.
• Must be versed in Rotary or Indexing capability as the application applies to the Horizontal Machine Center.
• Understand Z axis and Y axis clearance and tool statements to the Horizontal Machine Center.
• Employee will need t understand the Vertical X,Y,Z axis centerline pick up with the Vertical Machine center.
• Good understanding of Edge and Centerline pick up on the Vertical Machine Center.
• Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Save updated programs.
• Receive daily instructions from Production Supervisor and plan day accordingly using the Shop Floor Control System.
• Clock in and off operations according to sequence number start date of the work order.
• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
• Perform daily maintenance check on machines and report concerns to Production Supervisor.
• Use proper feed and speed for maximum efficiency.
• Deburr work in process.
• Train new hires or apprentices.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Must own tools supply for daily tasks (i.e. micrometers, indicators, edge finders, etc.)
• Must be able to grind cutting tools, read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
• Must be able to understand three and four axis machining.
• Must be able to understand the picking up of a center line of a horizontal table.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.
• Demonsrated knowledge of G-Code programming and Horizontal machine practices.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical training with a two year technical diploma.
• Preferably a Journeyman’s card/Four year apprenticeship program or it’s equivalency in progressively responsible related experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models, procedure manuals, production schedules, and safety rules.
• Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and simple algebraic equations.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 perform the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is constantly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment which may be exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.
• Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.