PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under minimal supervision, operate, set up, and troubleshoot CNC machines and robotic machine-tending systems used in production.
- Responsible for producing quality parts on various CNC machines including, but not limited to, CNC lathes, milling machines, and robot-assisted machining cells.
- Perform machine and robotic cell setup, part changeovers, tooling adjustments, and production start-ups.
- Monitor robotic loading and unloading operations to ensure proper part orientation, cycle completion, and production efficiency.
- Inspect finished components and verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements while maintaining close tolerances.
- Study and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, setup requirements, and machining sequences.
- Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces as required.
- Detect equipment malfunctions, robotic faults, or out-of-tolerance machining conditions and make appropriate adjustments within authorized capabilities.
- Perform basic robotic troubleshooting including recovery from faults, adjustment of program offsets, sensor verification, and end-of-arm tooling inspections.
- Communicate equipment, robotic, or quality issues to supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and production support teams.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, automation optimization projects, and cost reduction efforts.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and lifting devices for movement of materials and finished products as required.
- Maintain equipment, robotic cells, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and daily inspections on CNC equipment and robotic systems.
- Follow and enforce all Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
- May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.