Back to jobsSet-up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques. Able to run multiple machines at one time.
Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and tooling pre-setter.
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and enter command to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media; observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media, as required.
Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings to programmed control data ensuring functionality and performance.
Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media, as required.
Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, and gage blocks.
Specializes in setting up and operating machines in a particular machining area (i.e., Swiss lathes, chucker lathes, grinders, mills, wire EDMs, etc.).
Responsible to assist in the training of personnel, as required.
Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Complete essential documentation, as required.
Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.
