Laborer and Machine Operator

Job Posting

Job Summary: To set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill or Milling Machine for production of rolls, shafts, etc.

Tools and Equipment: Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, Milling Machine, cutting tools, calipers, rules, micrometers, gauges, indicators, wrenches and other ordinary hand tools.

Working Procedures:

• Receives numerical tape programs, work orders, prints and instructions from Foreman.
• Locates work piece, hooks for and directs Crane man in positioning piece in machine and transferring finished piece from machine to storage. Turns roll end for end as required.
• Sets up machine for various size rolls as required by adjusting tail stock, head stock jaws, roll clamping, v-blocks, roller rest, indicate or layout, insert proper tape in tape reader, profile attachment, etc.
• Sets up and operates machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds, numerical tape controls, etc., for operations being machined.
• Checks and records forging or roll dimensions, stock and run out. Compare with print dimensions.
• May operate tape control lathe under semi-automatic control.
• Performs attendant functions as required in observing process under tape control.
• Performs straight and taper turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging and mill work, etc., to the required dimensional specifications and tolerances.
• Uses calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges, etc., to check for finish sizes.
• May position and tighten roll plug as required.
• Sharpen own tools as required.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments or replacements to machine. May assist in repairs.
• Remove chips from machine and maintains clean and orderly working area.

Requirements

Laborer Primary Function: Performs a variety of laborer duties for the plant.

Tools and Equipment: Wheelbarrow, shovel, broom, hooks, chains, cables, hammer, sledges, wrenches, air hammer, floor operated crane.

Materials: Various mill supplies, rolls, scrap, etc.

Working Procedures:

• Performs general labor duties for the plant, such as remove scrap from machines using shovel and wheelbarrow or hooking for Crane man in cleaning pits and boxes
• Uses wheelbarrow or crane service to transport or handle tools, shop supplies and lubricants. May operate pendant control crane to move product or material as directed
• Uses wrench, bar and pins and sledge to assist in installing or removing center plugs as directed or mounting grinding wheels
• Assists in tearing down, piling and transferring rolls as directed
• Loads and unloads trucks, either manually or uses crane service as required and blocks rolls or material as directed. May occasionally weigh rolls as instructed
• Uses solvent and rags to clean painted or greased rolls as directed
• Occasionally may use air hammer to break concrete as directed
• Performs plant janitor service. Shovels snow, sweeps and cleans walks and roadways
• Performs other miscellaneous clean up or labor work as directed

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k. Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability.

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires.