Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sets up and operates manual CNC Vertical & Horizontal Machine Center.
Must have proven skill set to set up and operate Vertical 3 axis and Horizontal 4 & 5 axis machine centers.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand center line rotation of fixtures as applied to Horizontal Machine set up.
Must be versed in Rotary or Indexing capability as the application applies to the Horizontal Machine Center.
Understand Z axis and Y axis clearance and tool statements to the Horizontal Machine Center.
Employee will need t understand the Vertical X,Y,Z axis centerline pick up with the Vertical Machine center.
Good understanding of Edge and Centerline pick up on the Vertical Machine Center.
Optimize process to achieve maximum efficiency.
Save updated programs.
Receive daily instructions from Production Supervisor and plan day accordingly using the Shop Floor Control System.
Clock in and off operations according to sequence number start date of the work order.
Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
Perform daily maintenance check on machines and report concerns to Production Supervisor.
Use proper feed and speed for maximum efficiency.
Deburr work in process.
Train new hires or apprentices.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner.
Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

Qualifications

Must own tools supply for daily tasks (i.e. micrometers, indicators, edge finders, etc.)
Must be able to grind cutting tools, read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
Must be able to understand three and four axis machining.
Must be able to understand the picking up of a center line of a horizontal table.
Must have a working knowledge of computers.
Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.
Demonsrated knowledge of G-Code programming and Horizontal machine practices.
Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.

High School Diploma or GED.
Technical training with a two year technical diploma.
Preferably a Journeyman’s card/Four year apprenticeship program or it’s equivalency in progressively responsible related experience.

Ability to read and interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings, models, procedure manuals, production schedules, and safety rules.
Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and simple algebraic equations.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While perform the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The employee is constantly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment which may be exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.
Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.