Summary:

Tends metal fabricating screw machines and conventional turn machines such as Hydromat, Acme, Tornos, Schutte, Royal Master Grinding and Index multi-spindle machines and associated support equipment such as tool grinders, presses, leak testers, coiners, and inspection equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• 8 hr shift during which activities require the operator to be in the standing position 80% of the time period.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template or manufacturing data sheets.
• Reads and understands all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment.
• Works with safety features in place at all times.
• Reads and understands all gauging procedures/requirements for jobs being manufactured.
• Pushes button(s) or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and quality of output.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, tool sharpening, or work piece replacement.
• Removes chips and bar ends from machine while push a cart weighting 50+ lbs.
• Adds oil to machine using pump truck and/or 5gallon pails.
• Loads machine with 12ft bar stock several times per shift per machine, while running a minimum of 2 machines; standard is 3 machines.
• Sets up machine, stacks, marks, packs and transports finished work pieces (10-15lbs).
• Additional duties as required.
• Setup experience preferred .