Machine Operator

The MACHINE OPERATOR operates machine to cut and fabricate metal products.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Machine variety of parts utilizing one or more of the following type of equipment : band saw, drop saw, drilling machines and other conventional machines in the shop area.
• Studies and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.
• Clean and remove burrs from parts using various tools.
• Measures and verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities.

Report all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.

• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel to for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventive maintenance function on equipment.
• Moves parts to next operation.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an basic understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.
• Basic knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bar, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used in various machines.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both oral and written).
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and trigonometry for the purpose calculating material fabrication.
• Team-player.
• EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
• Machine Shop or Mechanical Technology graduate.
• 1-2 years direct experience in operating conventional machines.