Machine Operator

Summary

The Machine Operator I is an entry-level position that manufactures quality parts utilizing Waterjet, 3D Printer, Rotary, and Laser Engraving machines. Responsibilities include identifying the manufacturing requirements, performing required tasks, and maintaining associated equipment.

• Performs machine startup/shutdown procedure, setup, in-process observation, in-process inspection, and troubleshooting quality issues.
• Responsible for operating, loading, and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring, and inspecting the quality of parts for conformance and requirements.
• Studies and interprets drawings or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products.
• Verifies manufacturing files are accurate to drawings and prepares models before manufacture.
• Detects equipment malfunction or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts the machine, within capabilities, controls, or control media as required to ensure the quality of the product. Reports all machine malfunctions to Management.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly, and assists in performing basic preventive maintenance and repair functions on equipment.
• Communicates all manufacturing-related items to the next shift operator or shift supervisors.
• Maintains consumable inventories and requests replenishment through the supervisor.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments, such as calipers,  OD micrometers, thread gauges, depth gauges, etc.
• Great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of reading engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CAD-based software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience with Waterjet, 3D Printing, engraving machines, and associated software programs required.

Pay Range: $21.17-$28.22

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.