Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

• Maintains parts flow to machine using auto load or hand load and uses caution when hand loading
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Works in teams.
• Maintains the ability and knowledge to make size adjustments if needed.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as fixed gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Maintains ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to technicians, operators, supervisor, and management
• Maintains knowledge on how to change the wheel and installing guarding.
• Maintains understanding of machine controls and process control plans and Associate Gauging.
• Changes worn diamonds and rotates diamonds as needed
• Maintains adjustments on taper.
• Maintains ability to be able to move heavy baskets using pallet jacks.
• Examines and feels surface of work piece for defects.
• Must be able to understand how to power up, power down, start and stop machines.
• Troubleshoots and adjusts auto loading mechanisms

• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.

• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine or equipment

• Record required information, either in written or electronic form, pertinent to production, quality, and time records.

• Maintain a clean work area. Follow all safety and housekeeping rules, policies and procedures.
• Works from written and verbal instructions.

• Loading and unloading forklift for non-production purposes only. Employee must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Grind Set-up

Summary: Sets up and operates grinding machines to grind diameter surfaces on metal objects to specifications by performing the following duties.

• Must be Grind Operator qualified
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed.
• Moves controls to position tool and work pieces in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Selects positions of machine to insure product being made meets specifications.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. #CB