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.