Machine Setup Operator; H

Position: Machine Setup Operator {H}

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operate Machines

• Loads starting material into machine and unloads machined part from machine
• Deburrs Parts as necessary for Inspection and Safety
• Performs Daily Housekeeping around machine and Daily Maintenance checks
• Adjusts tool offsets and other machine offsets such as fixture offsets, cutter comp, etc.

Set-Up Jobs

• For non-complex machining operations, installs and aligns holding fixtures and accessories on machines per green folder instructions.
• Aligns and secures cutting tools into tool holders and then installs tool assemblies on machines per tool sheet.
• Retrieves CNC program, ensures revision is correct, and downloads to machine.
• Establishes the machining offsets (G54, etc.).
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts set-up as required to make part within specification.
• Document results and get first-piece stamp for operation.
• Multitasking machine set-up experience a plus.

Tooling

• Recognizes that tool wear has occurred
• Adjusts tool offsets as necessary
• Identifies and builds tooling according to the tool sheet. Establishes tool heights.
• Identifies correct tool versus the tool sheet and changes the tool in the machine

CNC Program

• Reads CNC program line-by-line to follow tools paths

Manual Inspection

• Uses standard hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications
• Uses any specialty inspection device (ex: vision system) required in each machining cell

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

• Loads part onto CMM and operates CMM to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications

Quality System & Documentation

• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans to understand inspection requirements
• Fills out Quality System paperwork and enters data into computer as necessary

Planning & Scheduling

• Operates more than 1 machine at the same time, as required

Training

• Trains other employees on the basics of operating equipment on which employee is fully competent

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Notifies more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors when problems arise.

Process Design & Development

• No responsibilities

Repairs & Reworks

• No responsibilities

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity
• Safety and security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
  Vocational Technical High School or Community College Advanced Manufacturing Certificate graduate preferred;
  Equivalent combination of education and experience

Company Culture

• Ability to perform the job while demonstrating all aspects of the Tier One Experience Behaviors:
  Together by Choice, Continuously Improve, Walk the Talk, Being the Best, and Customer Peace of Mind.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to communicate with other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to interpret bar and line graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to identify…