Machine Tool Operator - CCI Speer Job Lewiston area,Idaho USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Description This position supports manufacturing operations by supplying tooling and machine parts. Safely performs various phases of operations necessary to cut, shape, polish, size, or grind metal work pieces to precise dimensions and finishes. Machine Tool Operators may be trained in the following processes:
Overbeck and CNC , Polishing, Surface Grinding, Bench Work, Internal Honing, Material Handling, Punch Blanks, EDM, and Inspection. Machine Tool Operators fill out appropriate paperwork, enters information concerning the product on the computer and moves to the next position on the Work Order Tracking System. Machine Tool Operators will also assist in shop duties/tasks with the guidance of the Technical Coordinator or machinist when needed.

This position starts at $33.56/hr with regular increases to $38.89/hr after 52 weeks.

Overbeck and CNC Sets up, maintains, and operates the Overbeck and CNC (Inside Diameter) grinders to grind cylindrical and tapered surfaces of rotating steel or carbide work pieces, such as dies and machine parts. Reviews blueprints and work orders to plan sequence of operations. Analyzes specifications and selects grinding wheels and mandrels of shape and grade to be used. Positions and secures workpiece on machine by selecting and using the proper collet or chuck for the workpiece.

Attaches workpiece to collet or chuck and indicates before beginning the process to ensure concentricity. Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001” to verify conformance to specifications. Forms stones by hand or by using the IR grinder. Maintains inventory of all necessary grinding supplies. Informs machine shop coordinator when additional supplies are needed.

Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat. Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5’s, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Polishing Sets up, maintains, and operates the polishing and lapping machines to size and polish work pieces. Reviews blueprints and work orders to plan sequence for sizing and polishing. Analyzes specifications and determines the correct stone, mandrel, or paste for the job. Cleans dies with acetone and Q-tips as needed. Pre-inspects and measures workpiece to ascertain the amount of stock to remove.

Resurfaces and polishes bores and cavities of workpiece to the correct size, form, and angle. Inspects workpiece according to print specifications. Builds polishing sticks and fixtures as required. Checks diameter and form on dies returned from production. Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001” to verify conformance to specifications.

Benchwork Manufacture spinners: part-off blanks with band saw, operate spinner cutting machine, and heat-treat spinners with torch. Inspect and polish multi-cup tooling. Chrome-plate various work pieces. Polish, de-burr, and radius new and rework tooling. Inspects and measures dimensions to 0.0001” to verify conformance to specifications. Operate and maintain distilling machine Operate and maintain sandblasting machine Punch Blank Cut-off: cuts punch blanks per job requests, de-burrs, boxes for heat treat.

Assembles feed magazines used in Production Department Metal Parts areas per provided assembly prints. Repairs assembled feed magazines by inspecting, replacing worn and or damaged components. Cutting, shaping, and polishing magazine inserts as instructed and testing function of feed magazines. Maintains equipment, completes preventative maintenance associated with equipment and area, engaged in our 5’s, Kaizen, and Safety initiatives.

Hone Set up, maintains, and operates the Manual and Auto Honing equipment to size and polish the internal surfaces of work pieces to the correct finish and dimension. Reviews blueprints and work orders to verify sequence of operations. Analyzes specifications and selects honing stones and mandrels of proper…