Machine Operator II - shift 3
Core
Set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and CNC machines (lathes, grinders, milling machines, drill presses) to machine complex metallic parts to exact customer requirement tolerances.
Role type
Machine Operator II
Builds
Complex metallic parts for customers
Domain
Manufacturing / Machining
Required skills
CNC machine operation, blueprint reading, precision measurement (CMM, micrometers, calipers), fixture setup, tooling offset adjustment, quality control (SPC), minor machine maintenance, material loading/unloading
Preferred skills
Mechanical aptitude, fast-paced industrial lean environment experience, basic/advanced math skills (fractions, percentages, geometry, trigonometry), gear chart interpretation
Technologies
CNC machines (2-6 axis), CMM, micrometers, calipers, height gage, scales
Responsibilities
Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and make tooling offsets; measure, mark, and scribe dimensions on work pieces; start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions; verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications; perform minor PMs or machine maintenance (oiling, cleaning, coolant addition); load and unload CNC machinery and materials; pack finished material into dunnage.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior