Job Details

Overview

Position Summary: Set-up and operate, in a safe manner, any and/or all machining, automation and polishing equipment within a production cell. This will include all quality checks per the control plan.

Responsibilities

KEY TASKS

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machine, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machine during operation in order to detect sounds as those made by dull cutting tools and adjust machines to compensate
• Adjust machine feeds and speed, change cutting tools or adjust machine controls when necessary.
• Stop machine or remove finished workpieces or to change tooling according to required machining sequences
• Calculate machine speed and fee ratios and the size and position of cuts
• Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operations
• Set-up and operate computer controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions.
• Confer with supervisor or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or errors.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays
• Maintain machines and remove/replace broken/worn tools