Manual Machine Operator

Overview

Fabricate metal and plastic components by operating a variety of metal-cutting machine tools. Able to run various manual machines throughout the shop to produce good-quality parts.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Produces parts from raw materials in bars or flat forms, casting and forging materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics using various machine tools, assorted hand tools, measuring devices, and tool steels and carbides
• Operates a variety of machine tools, working from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures
• Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances, and makes skillful use of all standard hand tools and measuring instruments to do so
• Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials
• Grinds or dresses own cutting tools, makes necessary machine shop mathematical computations
• Utilizes charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals for various machines
• Works with and completes job order forms
• Completes all proper and necessary steps to set up own machine
• Self-inspects parts to ensure all specifications are met before sending parts to the next downstream process
• Works from blueprints and instructions to perform shaping and threading of parts to manufacturing tolerances
• Supports company quality initiatives and policies
• Follows safety policies and initiatives and is responsible for own safety
• Reports unsafe working conditions and hazards in a timely manner
• Participates in Corrective and Preventative Safety initiatives and investigations of incidents
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area, ensuring TDW safety standards are maintained
• Participates in Lean initiatives and process improvements
• Assists new employees during training periods
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment

• Vocational or on-the-job training in manual machining and practices
• 3-5 years of experience operating manual machines preferred

• Knowledge of a variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and assorted hand tools
• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations
• Ability to perform unassisted setups
• Ability to set up feeds, speeds, and tools
• Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (10+ hour shifts)