Position Summary

Operates CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) lathes and/or mills to machine metallic and nonmetallic workpieces to produce precision machined parts at acceptable levels of efficiency and quality on both new and existing production processes. Operates machining centers on repetitive production work involving skill and dexterity in the operating. Attention is required to prevent damaged product or damage to machine center. Making necessary minor machine adjustments to ensure satisfactory production. Inspect work for obvious defects and dimensional integrity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the policies of the company outlined in the PGM Employee Handbook, an individual servicing in this capacity shall consistently be able to:

• Operate CNC mills and/or lathes, running new and existing production jobs of moderate complexity without assistance unless unusual problems occur. Must be able to make minor adjustments when necessary.
• Monitor perishable tooling inventory for each assigned job.
• Perform all required inspection duties to maintain acceptable quality levels.
• Inform supervisor of any problems associated with equipment, processes or procedures and offer ideas or possible solutions.
• Complete job-related paperwork accurately and completely which includes: expedite sheets, move tickets, and job cards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, as required, including but not limited to daily preventative machine maintenance logs.
• Analyzes blueprint and specifications manual for requirements such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions on fixturing, gauging, print rev. level, and cutting instruments.
• Computes unspecified dimensions and necessary machine settings as required by the work order.
• Positions and secures tools in holders, lifts work piece manually or with hoist, and secures work piece in chuck or appropriate fixture.
• Starts machine, turns or initiates software program and engages feed. Directs coolant flow to tool and work piece.
• Observes material removal step(s) to verify process integrity and detect excessive wear or malfunction.
• Verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specification tolerances.
• Plots dimensional data on control charts and collects SPC Data. Initiates proper procedural action if control chart warning limits are identified or out-of-tolerance conditions are experienced.
• Basic and Advanced Vantage training
• Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook and values
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Training and/or Experience

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

Internal Training Requirements

• Company Practices & Policies 
• Lock Out/Tag Out Video
• Company Benefits Orientation 
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Mission, Vision & Values Training 
• Right-to-Know Training
• Values Based Leadership 
• Traveler Sign-Off
• Bloodborne Pathogen 
• Hazardous Communication
• Fire Extinguisher Safety 

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical effective on start date
• Dental
• Life Insurance (plus additional supplemental coverage)
• 401(k) program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing Program
• Vacation Program
• Educational Financial Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• And others!