Position Summary
Operates CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) lathes or mills or to machine metallic and nonmetallic work pieces to produce precision machined parts to acceptable levels of efficiency and quality on both new and existing production processes. Operates machining centers on repetitive production work involving skill and dexterity in the operating. Attention is required to prevent damage to products or damage to the machine center. Makes necessary machine adjustments to ensure satisfactory production. Inspect work for obvious defects and dimensional integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate CNC mills and/or lathes running new and existing production processes using proper procedures and equipment to establish and ensure consistent and quality parts, optimum perishable tooling usage, and acceptable quality levels.
- Work with Set-up Operators debugging and developing new production processes and learning set-up skills.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance, as required.
- Provide training and instruction as needed to CNC I and CNC II operators in the operation and preventative maintenance of CNC mills and/or lathes and proper usage of required inspection equipment.
- Monitor and maintain perishable tooling inventory for each assigned job.
- Establish and perform all required inspection duties to maintain acceptable quality levels.
- Record Statistical Process Control (SPC) data, as required.
- Inform supervisor of any problems associated with equipment, processes or procedures trying to explore, develop and recommend continuous improvement ideas.
- Analyze blueprints and specifications.
- Complete job related paperwork accurately and completely, which includes expedite sheets, move tickets, and job cards.
- Basic GD&T skills.
- Basic and Advanced Vantage training.
- Perform basic repeat set-ups, tear downs and organize perishable tool list – tool list to proper kit location.
- Verifies spindle, feed rate, depth of cut and tool positions relative to work piece.
- Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Education, Training and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or technical school, associate’s degree; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to use basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to monitor product visually.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, minimal exposure to extreme heat and vibrating machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Quality System Documents Applicable to Position
PGM is a process-driven company that is totally committed to customer satisfaction, evident by performance through the prevention of non-conformances at all stages of our relationship with purchasers of our products.
Accordingly, all employees are empowered to identify problems with system, process or product quality and whenever possible, prevent discrepancies and suggest continuous improvement opportunities.
PGM’s mission, vision and value statements are published in the Quality Management System (QMS) Policy Manual and posted throughout the building. The PGM QMS manual details the responsibilities that all employees share in the overall documented quality system.
We are committed to fostering a safe work environment and we are an EEO employer.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical effective on start date
- Dental
- Life Insurance (plus additional supplemental coverage)
- 401(k) program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing Program
- Vacation Program
- Educational Financial Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- And others!
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
