3rd Shift-Mon-Thurs, 7:30pm-6:00am
Weekend Shift-Fri-Sun, 5:30am-6:00pm
Essential Machine Operator Job Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using preset gauges, micrometers and dial indicators
- Document hourly inspections for conforming production of product.
- Presets and changes cutting tools and tool holders to maintain production requirements.
- Adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
- Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and engages feed.
- Observes Lubricants and Coolants to ensure they meet specifications as defined in machine manual.
- Confers with supervisor to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and obtains approval to continue production
- Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
- Studies blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
- Selects, places, and secures tools.
- Places and secures workpieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
- Prepares fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed.
- Observes each machine to verify quality performance.
- Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
- Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
- Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed.
- Maintains machines per machine operating and maintenance manuals.
- Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and take corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
- Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
- Employ 5S to all functions within the plant
- Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality and productivity improvements
