Following predetermined procedures, duties will include but not be limited to set ups and
operating on a production basis, Set-up and operate Conventional and CNC Lathe, turret lathe, engine lathe, Conventional and CNC mills and other machine shop equipment to perform machining operations to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Must have inspection techniques and shop safety. Selects mounts and aligns tooling attachments and materials. Able to work from drawings to set & adjust speeds, feeds to hold close tolerances. Knowledge of Fadal and Haas Machines is a plus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
" Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
" Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
" Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, saws, etc.
" Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
" Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
" Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
" Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
" Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
" Maintains and cleans machining equipment.
" Creates tooling and holding fixtures as required to fabricate parts.
Required Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Ability to communicate in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Qualified candidate will have 5+ years' operating and setting-up Conventional and CNC Lathes, Mills and other machine shop equipment. Must work independently, produce quality parts and be able to inspect own work. Must have training in CNC machining, inspection techniques and shop safety. Requires experience with handling precision machine parts, metal finishes and assemblies
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Ability to communicate in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.