Vertical Milling Center Operator

Job Title

Operate computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions on metal work pieces while maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping accurate records and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Principal Responsibilities Include:

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
• Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Set up and operate computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions on metal workpieces.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions or numerical control sequences.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Stays current with job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and studying technical publications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of trigonometry, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physical/mental demands and working conditions:

• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Stolle Machinery Company LLC