Job Title:
Machine Operator I
Reports To:
Production Manager
General Description:
General operation of the production machines such as CNC, VMC, SWISS, and/or small and large dials and slide forming machines. Responsible for first inspection and inspection during production.
Responsibilities: (50% Operating, 40% Inspecting, 10% Other)
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Use micrometers, calipers, pin gages, comparator and various other inspection equipment appropriately
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Turn on machine. Inspect for obvious problems. Inspect first part off at startup of machine.
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Load material into vises as required, making sure all chips have been cleaned out of clamping areas before tightly securing vise jaws
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Adjustments will be made by set-up personnel until the product meets requirements and communicate with the set-up person to have them made.
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Operate machine watching and listening for possible problems. (I.e. Loud noises, unusual sounds, broken or worn tooling etc.)
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Ability to meet or exceed production rates stated on work order
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Read, understand information in workmanship standards and part drawings
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Fill out appropriate sections of work order
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Handle, store, use micrometers, calipers, gages appropriately
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Perform and document S&R inspection procedures when appropriate (In process, work orders, move tickets)
- Identify nonconforming product or material
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Wash tools and return to storage area
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Complete the preventative maintenance check list
- Know and follow safety standards
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Move parts to next operation
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Remove scrap
- Other duties as required
Physical and Visual Activities:
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Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity-far/near depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Job Qualification Requirements:
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Knowledge
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High school graduate or equivalent; reading, basic math, blueprint reading
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Experience
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Training Period: 3 months to a year
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Information/Directions
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Written and verbal work instructions, workmanship standards book (engineer drawings), quality control documentation (work orders, move tickets)
