Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Job description

Operates and maintains, after set-up by others, any or all standard or specialized production machines in use by the company including but not limited to lathes, mills and drillers. Operator will be held to established production and quality standards. Incumbent will have control to make minor adjustments to the process or machines after tasks are assigned.

• After set up by others, takes specific instructions and operates various standard and specialized machines including but not limited to Tappers/Drillers, Crimpers, Pointers and Presses.
• Perform such typical operations as loading parts or material into bins, hoppers and feeds; removing finished parts; operating switches, pedals and levers.
• Observes operation for malfunction or improper processing of parts and corrects/reports.
• Responsible for submitting “First Article”
• Uses standard gauges to check parts according to specification.
• Perform related tasks in departments to which assigned such as; assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping and recording of parts processed.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Must read blueprints and have knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed and read blueprints.
• Train other operators as required
• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge in manufacturing and quality processes and principles
• Prior machining experience
• Knowledge of measuring instruments -calipers/micrometers and gages for their operation
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.