Bridgeport Operator

Kinetic Engine Systems•Westfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating and maintaining a Bridgeport machine to create metal parts, fixtures, and tooling according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Proven experience as a Manual Machinist, particularly with Bridgeport machines.
Mechanical Aptitude
Strong attention to details
Organizational skills.
Basic computer skills
Time Management Skills
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to setup, operate, breakdown and maintain a Bridgeport, Prototrac control, Jig bore, Jig grinder, and Surface grinder, manual lathes, and horning machines.
Ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
Required to pass the Certified Operator Program and maintain certification status.

Nice To Haves

Technical Trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
Operates, setup, and breakdown conventional machines to produce products in accordance with production needs.
Produces assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
Read and interpret customer blueprints and company operation sheets to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Records length of time for each job, and quantity of materials used for each job.
Verifies and visually inspects work and dimensions per operations sheet to specification using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gages.
Calculate speeds/feeds.
Maintain specifications by observing tooling; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools.
Maintains tools, gages, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Operates within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements to include proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.
Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
Reports any problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.