Experienced Machine Operator

Machine Operator

To set up and operate various machines required to saw, center, plug, rough turn, finish turn, grind, mill, and polish rolls, shafts, etc.

CNC control lathes, CNC control duplex and post milling machines, CNC control roll grinders, band saws and overhead cranes. Measuring tools such as: calipers, scales, gauges, indicators, and micrometers. Ordinary hand and portable tools such as: wrenches, hammers, grinders, as well as chains, cables, nylon slings and other lifting equipment. Buffing, stamping, painting equipment and supplies.

Rolls, shafts, etc.

Working Procedures:

Receives work orders, prints and instructions from Foreman

Locates work piece and loads piece in the machine with the overhead crane. Turns piece end for end as required. Transfers finished piece from machine to storage area

Checks and records roll dimensions, stock and run out. Compares with print dimensions

Obtain cutting tools from tool room. Positions proper tools in tool turret. Changes cutting tools or inserts as required. Sets tool off-set in the CNC control as required

According to program instructions, sets and checks initial starting zero position

Downloads proper programs in the CNC control for operation to be performed; Start program

May operate lathe, mill, and roll grinder under semi-automatic control by manually entering code into control panel

May operate controls to change program settings as required when excessive stock is encountered or for other dimensional variations

Check finished machined dimensions and run out on turned surfaces as required

Set up machine for various size rolls by moving and adjusting tailstock, adjusting headstock jaws, or setting up roller rest for plugging or boring operation as required

Secures cutting tool inserts from Tool Room and positions the inserts into the proper toolholder or cutter

Checks and records post hardened roll body/neck run out

Machine test cut on end of neck and/or body to establish starting point and size

Requirements:

5+ years of Machine Operator experience is required

Operates machine to predetermined specified speed and feeds

Reports defects that occur during the machining of the roll or shaft

Unloads machine, transfers piece to the storage pile or designated area

Hooks and directs crane in transferring piece to storage area

Cleans, lubricates and makes minor repairs or adjustments to machines; maintains clean and orderly working area

May operate remote control crane to position part in or remove part from machines

May operate multiple machines if cycle time warrants

Locates and moves pieces to and from storage area using mobile material handling equipment

Assists in staging FEP material for inspection by the Manufacturing Technician

May buff FEP material with a flap wheel as required for testing

May stamp or paint identification on FEP material if required

Any other related duties deemed necessary by Supervision

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.