Machine Operator

CNC Machinist Operator

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, the primary role is to produce machined parts by setting up and operating a CNC machine; maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools attachments, collets, bushings, cams gears, stops and pushers.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; trouble shooting processes, adjusting and reprogramming controls; identifying and sharpening/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, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for needed repairs.
• Maintains continuity by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to assist and direct the cutting, machining, and configuration of complex block layouts prior to bonding to achieve final dimensional requirements.
• Adhere to Business Management System requirements

General

• Conducts night time shutdown of machinery
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and general housekeeping

Typical Equipment Used

• 3 or more axis machining center
• Turning lathe
• Various hand tools
• Tape measures, calipers and other measuring devices
• Carts, dollies and other heavy weight moving equipment

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to train employees in the routine operation of the CNC in order to function as a back-up and/or additional shift coverage operator.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in CNC machine operation
• Demonstrated understanding of tool holders and tool types
• Demonstrated understanding of differing feed and speed settings
• Demonstrated understanding of tool path following/alternative paths
• Conceptual skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to operate & enter data into standard Windows based computers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking/problem solving
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and be dependable, flexible and adaptable to meet changing or multiple deadlines
• Ability to take initiative to identify a problem, obstacle or opportunity and take action within the scope of the position, as authorized
• Ability to exercise judgment to solve operational problems where the answer is not apparent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Process understanding on issues relating to mixing ingredients to make products
• Ability to operate equipment (mixers, transfer tanks, ovens, saw, planer, lathe, milling, tumbler, dust collector, hand tools, fork lift)
• Ability to read and understand QC inspection documentation
• Visual acuity to identify surface quality defects 1/32" and larger

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, high heat and chemicals
• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms
• Constant standing and use of hands while performing essential functions of the job

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information restrictions, applicant must be a U.S citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.