4-10 hour shifts! $3,000 Sign on Bonus!

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads blueprint and job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, special instructions, and determines sequence of operations if needed. Also set-up sheets for tooling instruction or special instruction.

• Position, adjust and secure stock material, or work pieces against stops, arbors, or in chucks fixtures or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using lifting devices.

• Remove and or replace dull cutting tools, engage and direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece when required.

• Observes operation of machine and inspect work piece for defects, measure to determine accuracy using precision measuring equipment and document all data.

• Edit programs for minor adjustments of speed, feed rates, or position changes. Save modified programs consult leadperson or supervisor to assist with any problems.

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. (critical thinking)

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate option and implement solutions. (complex problem solving)

• Must have good judgment and decision making ability.

• Performs periodic preventative maintenance to assigned machines such as oiling, adding coolant. Inform supervisor or manager of any problems with assigned machines.

• Packages parts for shipment, ensuring that all machined surfaces are protected. Applies rust preventative when required.

• Cleans and organizes work area. Including cleaning machine.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience setting up and operating a horizontal machining center.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

To understand and follow simple instructions. Such as memos, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. The ability to present information to others, written or oral.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Understand and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. To deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.