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Job Title: Machine Operator
Reports to: Machine Shop Leadman
Job Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY Operates machinery to include: lathes, milling machines, boring machines and grinders; machine metallic and nonmetallic workpiece according to specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts applying knowledge of machining methods.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Operates machinery to include: lathes, milling machines, boring machines and grinders.
Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications, example dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and determines sequence of operations.
Selects, positions and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, or too post).
Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures, using clamps and wrenches.
Measure tool and work offsets and adjust as necessary to machine parts to print.
Moves controls to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other.
Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, turns hand wheel to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa, and engages feed. Directs flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments, for example fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Operates bench grinder, drill presses and hand tools to debur parts.
Upkeep and cleanliness of work areas.
Follow company safety & security guidelines
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED

DESIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
6 months of machining courses from an accredited institution or equivalent (6 months) experience in a Machine Shop.
Education or experience in blueprint reading

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee may be required to do the following: climbing into and out of equipment; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands, fingers and feet to operate tools and equipment; lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction. The employee is frequently required to sit while performing the duties of this job (approx. 70%) walk (30%) stand (0%). The employee is expected to lift or move materials (5% of workday)

MENTAL DEMANDS
Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; reading and interpreting information; judging distances and accurately; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties may be assigned and/or reassigned as needed and/or instructed by department manager, general manager or other supervisor.

 Disability /Veteran / EOE

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