MACHINE OPERATOR-2nd Shift

Summary of Position

Responsible for operation of CNC mills and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily warm up and shut down of machine.
• Use jog control and MPG (Manual Pulse Generator).
• Responsible to inspect, replace, and set tooling.
• Read and interpret drawings to determine dimensions of critical features to confirm accurate finished work pieces.
• Load and unload fixtures.
• Perform basic routine maintenance functions on equipment.
• Perform inspection of own work using go and no-go gauge to ensure few or no mistakes are made in the assembly of the product.
• Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality, and other manufacturing personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
• Produces the required quantity of parts and/or product to meet established daily goals.
• Utilize company ERP system to track product through the production line.
• Maintain sound working knowledge and application of firearm safety.
• Complete all required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Adhere to all employment policies/safety policies/practices required by law/established by Company.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as always directed by Company.
• Immediately report any maintenance and/or safety issues to supervisor.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards co-workers, other departments, and the Company.
• Maintain respect, courtesy and professionalism towards all co-workers and the Company.
• Actively participate and support the 5S process by maintaining a clean workstation and department.
• Other duties assigned as required.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to, calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales (preferred)
• Ability to use tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various CNC machines(preferred)
• Prior CNC operator experience preferred.
• General mechanical ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with hand tools
• Adhere to essential functions of position such as attendance and timeliness.
• Ability to accept and follow directions.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility. Exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of light manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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:

• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and ask for assistance if necessary.
• Ability to lift, push and pull objects as necessary.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.