Production Machining Operator

Position Summary:

Set-up and operate Vertical Machining Centers in a team environment. Operators must be able to efficiently perform operations on all CNC, NC, and manual milling and drilling equipment.

• Load programs and make any necessary adjustments.
• Perform all loading and unloading machines.
• Interpret operation sheets to select proper tools to produce parts through automatic cycle of machine.
• Set-up required fixtures and gages.
• Pre‑kit tools and gauges to achieve set‑up targets.
• CNC machines are equipped with automatic tool changers that must be set‑up in proper sequence for tools called for in the program.
• Perform operations such as milling, drilling, tapping, reaming, slotting, and sawing.
• Interpret and follow drawings, instructions, routings, and specifications.
• Maintain proper tools, manage parts, and operate machine efficiently.
• Determine proper speeds and feeds when required.
• May be required to train other operators.
• Audit tool wear to maintain good cutting edges.
• Responsible for the proper care of company tools, machines, quality, detecting and reporting defects before completion.
• Correct reporting of time and production.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines.
• Keep machines and workplace clean and organized; tooling must be in its proper place and always fit for use.
• Willing to work as a team to achieve departmental goals, including maximization of machine production time while scheduling breaks and vacation to avoid production conflicts.

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Ability to use and interpret shop drawings and shop measuring tools such as indicators, micrometers, thread and plug gauges and make appropriate offset adjustments to CNC programs.
• Requires a general knowledge of mechanical or electrical principles.
• Make decisions involving use of considerable initiative and judgment.
• Must be able to work with medium weight tools and material and occasionally heavy weight tools and materials.
• Must be willing to work any shift and work overtime.

• Experience on the following machine tools:
  Monarch VMC RTB (12‑006 #12), Monarch VMC RTB, MAHO VMC DMN 80 P.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.