Job Summary:

The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating a CNC Machine throughout day-to-day production while maintaining quality and safety standards, keeping accurate data records, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions:

1. Complete appropriate paperwork with total accuracy.
2. Enters data into data collection terminal and clocks in and out of jobs appropriately to insure accurate time tracking from job to job.
3. Communicates verbally or receives written instructions from previous machine operator or set-up personnel in regards to production needs.
4. Assures measuring equipment is correct for specific job with assistance of supervisors.
5. Loads/unloads parts from machines at efficiency greater than or equal to 90% of the production rate with less than 1% scrap/reject rate.
6. Complete required quality checks on finished product. If quality does not meet the standards, stop the machine and makes adjustments, repairs and/or notify supervisor.
7. Notifies supervisor of any major incidence of recurring equipment malfunction or poor quality, raw material or production.
8. Deburr, package and keep accurate count of completed products on each run. Coordinates finished product with material handler/shipping.
9. Record and dispose of defects in accordance to company policy.
10. Clean equipment, inspect inserts, check oil and coolant levels at the beginning, during and end of each shift.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Cleans and lubricates equipment
2. Sweeps up around equipment and machine at end of shift and during down-time
3. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral or written instruction; ability to complete required paperwork.
• Job involves standing most of the shift
• Dexterity in using hand tools; ability to perform while wearing safety glasses.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work 10-hour shift, 4 days per week. Overtime may be required per management’s discretion.