Manual Bridgeport Knee-Mill Operator

Summary

Sets up, adjusts, and operates various sizes of manual vertical Knee-mills to bore/drill holes to print tolerances, face mill, groove, recess, taper, drill and tap etc. on a variety of standard / non-standard work pieces where skill is required to maintain tolerances on related dimensions. Set ups involve some blocking, aligning, and securing of work pieces having irregular shapes.

• Load and unload parts manually or by rigging and using overhead lifting devices.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Positions and secures workpiece on table with bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.
• Select the appropriate tools for machining parts, drills, taps, end mills, boring cutters…etc.
• Perform manual machining operations, follow standard operating procedures.
• Verifies conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed and telescoping gauges.
• Perform CILR tasks to maintain the area.
• Report daily production achieved.
• Report Non-Conformances

• Ability to work independently with written and verbal direction.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proficient math skills.
• Blueprint reading skills using both imperial and metric system.

• EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) rules for work on the factory floor
• Unsafe Act / Unsafe Condition
• Proper PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) usage
• Emergency plan readiness

• Non-Conformity
• Standard of QC
• Verification to the prints
• Number of improvement suggestions