Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for operating a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions:

• Read materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices
• Loads or feeds mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
• Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread cutting operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

Required:

• General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.
• Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
• Must be organized, detail oriented.
• Ability to read and use micrometer and calipers.
• Standing for long periods of time and lifting to 50lbs.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
• Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
• Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
• Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
• Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
• Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
• Communicates and works effectively with others.
• Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

Education & Experience:

• CNC Machining Certification preferred.
• Experience in CAD/CAM Nesting Software preferred.
• 3 or more years operating and S/U experience on CNC equipment.
• Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
• Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines and HAAS is a plus.