Job Description

Applicants are considered for positions within the company without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, marital or parental status, medical condition unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the job, pregnancy, genetic information, political affiliation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse and physical screening, verification of documents pertaining to your right to work in the United States using E-VERIFY, and completion of required employment documents

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Description

CNC Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) Operator

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision, sets up, operates, adjusts, and edits programs on CNC VTL and related equipment; checks work for conformity with work specifications and quality standards; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Reports to:

Machine Shop Supervisor

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up, operates, and adjusts controls on CNC VTL in accordance with engineering specifications, production drawings, production proce­dures, and oral instructions;
• Checks work in progress and upon completion for adherence to work specifications, quality standards, and safe operating conditions;
• Changes settings for various production runs;
• Obtains work supplies from tool crib, as needed;
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment;
• Completes work records and uses hand tools as needed;
• Implements most effective method to set up and complete a specific job and use time as efficiently as possible;
• May deburr parts in completing production work;
• Operate jib crane and bridge crane to load and unload parts;
• Familiar with hitching and rigging equipment and their use;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Ability to set up and machine the first part to blueprint specifica­tions for first article inspection; considerable experience and training in setting up, operating, and adjusting CNC lathe equipment in a production environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate computer to access, edit, and maintain company documentation and files, as required for assigned position and/or job at hand;
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques for operating CNC VTL and related hand tools and equipment;
• Knowledge of safe equipment operating procedures and work practices;
• Knowledge of proper fluid levels and coolant recovery, skill in setting up, and mainte­nance procedures;
• Operating and adjusting equipment control settings for CNC VTL;
• Ability to check machined parts for conformity with work specifications and quality standards;
• Ability to read and interpret production blueprints and specifications, operating procedures, and machine parts listings;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to ensure efficient operation of equipment and hand tools;
• Ability to operate jib crane and bridge crane; and
• Knowledge of safe hitching and rigging techniques to manipulate parts.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, reach, lift, move, and carry tools and materials weighing 25 pounds or less;
• Ability to reach and adjust equipment control settings; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements:

• Appropriate hand tools required by the company.