OVERVIEW
Setup, adjust and operate vertical, horizontal, manual and numerical control machines to machine a diversified line of special or standard parts to close tolerance and finish dimensions.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, set up sheets or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Sets up machining equipment, changes tools and fixtures, tooling, etc., necessary to make setups. Orders tools as required.
- Receives instructions from supervisor, blue prints, engineering routines, product drawings and setup sheets.
- Cuts length, face bevel, bore and turn O.D. and I.D., typically works to tolerances of .005.
- Checks and records dimension as required.
- Uses hand tools, vertical, horizontal, CNC lathes, manual turret lathes, engine lathes and drill presses.
- Checks work with scales, gages, micrometers, verniers, protractors, calipers and other measuring instruments as required.
- As required, grinds and repairs production cutting tools saws and drills.
- Makes tool bits, cuts shanks, and grinds clearance.
- Maintains supply of sharpened tools and saw in designated areas.
- Receives stores and disburses such materials and supplies as needed for operations.
- Maintains tool records.
- Verifies conformance of finished product to specifications.
- Takes and records data required by SPC procedures.
- Must be able to check dimensions to tolerances from .005" to .002".
- As required, train's employees to perform setups and to operate various machines.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- 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 commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- Or one to three months related experience and/or training;
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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