Operator A

DESCRIPTION DATE: Sept 2023

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under direction from the Production Supervisor and Technical Lead, Operator A operates machines to manufacture a variety of standard parts and details to close tolerances and finish requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive work assignments; drawings, sequence of operations and machine requirements such as feeds, speeds, dimensions and tolerances
• Adjusts and operate machines to perform progressive machining operations
• Select and prepare correct part(s) and load into machine
• Operate machines as required through manipulating levers, hand wheels and by engaging power, adjusting flow of coolant, observing operations, checking dimensions and adjusting as necessary
• Remove burrs from parts and chips from machine after operation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. Employees are and will be held accountable for all duties of the job.

• Perform close tolerance machining operations such as centering, drilling, reaming, tapping, turning, milling, deburr at back side, file and/or sand
• Operate multiple machines
• Operations may vary with approval of supervisor to compensate for variations in material and machining operations
• Dress, grind or sharpen tools as necessary
• Lubricate machines as needed with oil, grease and coolant
• Work from drawings specifications and job layouts using a variety of measuring instruments
• Make machine and tool adjustments as needed
• Obtain and return tools as required
• Learn to make offsets and change tooling
• Maintain cutting tools in proper working order
• Checks parts per specification and ensure proper forms are completed including part tags, process sheets and timecards
• Must be quality conscious and continuously look for quality improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 5 years machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including equipment and perform all assignments in safe manner
• Exhibit core values of care, honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at established levels of production
• Ability to lift and carry of up to 50 pounds safely
• Regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, crouch and kneel
• Vision requirements include (corrective and non) close range, distance, color, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust focus
• Comply with all company, safety and quality policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to moderate noises
• Temperature variances
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles