What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Natural Gas Solutions North America LLC?
Machine Shop Operator
Houston, Texas
Full-Time
Role Summary/Purpose
Plan and perform the set up and operation of an assigned CNC numerical controlled lathe to machine component parts in process of ferrous, non-ferrous and alloy metals. Work involves the assignment to either the NC/CNC Lathes, proving out computer programs in collaboration with Programmer, and following prescribed program, tooling, set up and offset specifications.
Essential Responsibilities
- Must be able to work from detail part drawings, work orders, set ups, tooling, process and operation instruction sheets, and digital program.
- Set up and operate 2-axis lathes and operate 4-axis lathes on a wide range of products, receiving assistance from programmer or supervisor if needed.
- Review parts program file and select set tools in tool holder, turret, or cross slide location.
- Operate control console to enter program data, back off tool offsets, and check out with dry run. Edit the program as required.
- Unload bar stock from delivery truck with overhead crane and place in intermediate storage area.
- Load part, sequence each tool, enter offset adjustment data, and continue trails (as required) to produce piece meeting drawing specifications.
- Inspect parts periodically in accordance with established frequency, for conformance to quality and engineering specifications, making offsets (as required) to compensate for tool wear.
- Indicate work to detect and eliminate run out.
- Tolerances are very strict and involve a demand for squareness, concentricity, and parallelism.
- Detect and report faulty operations, defective material, and equipment, drawing discrepancies, and other unusual conditions to the proper supervisor.
- Maintain workplace in neat and orderly condition.
Qualifications/Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma
- 1 - 2 years Manufacturing Experience
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