Machining Tech I, 2nd Shift

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• After set-up by others, operates various standard and specialized machines to precision tolerances and maintains set-ups completed by others.
•  Performs minor adjustments and tool changes.              
• Operates one or more machines according to crew size called out on work order.                   
• Performs typical operations as: Loading parts/material into bins, hoppers and feeders; removing finished parts; and operating switches, pedals, and levers, uses standard gauges to check part
• Observes operations for malfunction or improper processing; corrects or reports them as needed. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, stops the process and contacts supervisor.
• Performs other related tasks in departments to which assigned such as: Assembling, drilling, deburring, sorting, counting, etching, stamping, recording of parts processed and housekeeping
• Required to check multiple operations on a part, such as: O.D., I.D., overall height, thread gauging, perpendicularity gauge, etc. 
• Reads micrometers, indicators, plug gauges, and thread gauges. Reads work order routers and related blueprints, sets-up and maintains S.P.C. charts.
• Must have an understanding of cutting tools, drills and taps                              
• Performs required S.P.C. to establish machine capability for all machines in the department. 
• Responsible for submitting “first article” to print. 
• Assist factory supervision and leaders in the training of machine operators.
• Parts to be lifted and/or transported may weigh up to 30 lbs.     
• Keeps work area clean, safe and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to read/interpret part drawings, use quality tools (calipers, mics, comparators) are preferred.
• Mechanical experience preferred.
• 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 common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.