Apprentice Machine Operator Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• Follow all written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Uses gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Uses precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures, and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts, fixtures, and tooling.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Ability to track parts and jobs in system.
• Utilizes and abides by safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Always abide by all safety standards
• May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to inspect work product with a variety of gage instruments. 

• Time management and deadline driven skills Promote and ensure a safe working environment by demonstrating consistent adherence to BLUSA’s safety policies.
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Possess a working knowledge and the ability to apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing to achieve continuous production improvements.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English and interpret documents such as safety guidelines, method sheets, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime as needed when business demands require.

• Must be able to follow directions. 
• Need basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Able to work independently to meet production expectations.  

Education /Experience:

• 3 years of related experience
• General knowledge of:
  • Estimating time and materials for machine jobs 
  • Metals and the quality and machinability and uses of metals, alloys and other materials
  • Machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
  • Design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans and drawings.  

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required.
• 2-year technical school degree or Completion of an Apprenticeship Program is preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of experience of setting up, proving out, and operating CNC turning, and/or milling machines, including making program edits and tool offsets and compensations.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, sketches, oral, or written instructions with minimal supervision or technical guidance.
• Must have the skills, ability, and desire to train others as requested.
• Possess a working knowledge of typical shop inspection equipment such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, CMM’s, and be proficient with all inspection methodologies.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), metal cutting principles, tooling, and thread nomenclature is required.
• Must be capable of performing basic Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry calculations to solve routine machining problems.

Physical Requirements:  Includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators.

• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.