Job Description

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Summary
The General Operator will perform all operations required to support customer needs in the CNC machining department. Must be able and willing to fill in and support any and all other class operations when a demand is needed. Must have the willingness to learn new operations as needed.

What You’ll Do
This job includes but is not limited to the following:
• Lift metal part or stock onto machine and secure it on machine table, in chuck, or holding fixture to assist in setting up machine.
• Feed metal parts or stock into automatic metal working machines and remove machined part from machine after prescribed period of time or at end of machining cycle.
• Change and replace tools when necessary, as experience is gained.
• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet product and quality specifications and that the machine achieves maximum uptime
• Produce and visually inspect products for surface and obvious dimensional defects to ensure conformance to specifications
• Accurately record production transactions and work time
• Ability to perform basic measurement and basic math tasks
• Also required to perform machining, sub-assembly work, or finishing die castings
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.
• Perform general housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner
• Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.

Setup assistance duties as needed:
• Perform and assist in the set up and adjustments of equipment as experience is gained
• Demonstrates ability to make correct decisions based on machinery capability and die cast knowledge
• Capable of setting up and operating die cast dies, mechanical systems and ancillary equipment in both manual and automatic modes
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve to allow adjustments or corrections to ensure peak production performance

Qualifications:
• High School/GED/ or equivalent
• Ability to move between machines as needed
• Knowledge of molds and casting process theory

Skills
• Mechanical Ability
• Basic math skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving ability

• CNC work experience desired

Key Position Competencies:
• Communications – Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing
• Cognition – Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.
• Personal Effectiveness – Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress

Tolerance, and Tact.
• Interaction with Others – Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity

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Pace Industries has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.

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