Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Machine Operator to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

The Machine Operator will operate and do limited setup on CNC and conventional machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, drill and punch presses, grinders and gear hobbers according to specifications and tooling instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints or job packet for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances and tooling instructions, such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures and cutting tools to be used.
• Installs and adjusts holding device and fastens specified cutting and shaping tools in position to enable operator to produce finished workpiece to specifications, using hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers.
• Selects and sets speed and feed of machine according to type of workpiece and verifies dimensional tolerances using micrometers, gauges and templates.
• Changes worn cutting tools and adjusts operation of machine, such as cutting speed, feed rate or depth of cut when required.
• May perform first piece inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent.

0 8 years of related work experience on machining equipment, CNC preferred, such as mills or lathes in a manufacturing environment and can operate more than one machine at one time.

May provide setup guidance and coaching to less experienced machining personnel.

Must have basic math skills, print reading capability and familiar with using micrometers and calipers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities may be required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The position may operate in an office environment, development lab and production floor.

While on the production floor, employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts and may be required to put on precautionary, protective wear such as goggles.

Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.