Purpose: Run production machines to produce quality parts to print to meet customer expectations and requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program.
- Review and follow work instruction, management system procedures and standard operating documents.
- Run CNC and manual mills and lathes machines and hand held tools. Assist with or perform partial set-ups.
- Run multiple machines simultaneously. Inspect parts and be able to recognize defects and non-conformities. Notify supervisor/lead of non-conformance parts immediately.
- Adjust machine settings/off-sets for tool wear with minimal or no assistance.
- Consistently and accurately complete all related paperwork/documentation. For example, inspection reports, part counts, scrap tags, material tags, etc.
- Monitor fluid levels and coolant flow in machine.
- Utilizes the 5-S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) to maintain an orderly, clean and safe work area.
- Regularly meet or exceed efficiency requirements.
- Produce parts that meet the Company’s quality standards.
- Actively participates in CIP events to improve the safety, quality, and efficiencies of our current processes and procedures.
- Work at a consistent and steady pace, be prepared to work each day, and report to assigned work center in a punctual manner.
- Communicate with supervisor and co-workers in a professional manner.
- Ensure work center is prepared for the next operator. This includes cleanliness, organization, supporting documentation.
- Start machine, verify correct program for the work to be done as applicable.
- Zero out axis and reset program with assistance as needed.
- Move axis as necessary using CNC controls. Toggle between manual and edit modes – e.g. manual, MDI, edit, job modes.
- Change inserts and tools with minimal or no assistance.
- Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED, Preferred
- One year machine trade work or related experience in a manufacturing environment, Preferred
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
- Ability to read measuring instruments
- Ability to read and follow work instructions
- Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Regular attendance
Training:
- OJT for Machining Operator II
Physical Demands
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 lbs., rarely lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
- Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
- Able to continuously operate at a minimum of 3 hours
See Functional Job Description for complete demands
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: 6 months machine trade work or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic Math skills, must have a working knowledge of decimals
- Ability to read measuring instruments
- Ability to read and follow work instructions
- Must be detail oriented, with the ability to recognize defects and non-conformities
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Regular attendance
Training:
- OJT for Machining Operator I
Physical Demands
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move up to 33 lbs., rarely lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand up to 100% of shift
- Ability to do repetitive movements (i.e. bending, twisting, walking)
- Able to continuously operate at a minimum of 3 hours
