Davenport Machine Operator/Set-up Operator

Price Manufacturing Company•Riverside, CA

About The Position

Operate and/or set up Davenport machines to produce contract-manufactured parts for various Price Manufacturing customers. Monitor two or more machines simultaneously and verify that products conform fully to customer specification drawings. The schedule is a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, totaling 40 hours. Trainees receive training on safety and work-related topics and procedures at intervals determined by their skill level and supervisor. A post-offer physical and drug screen are required.

Requirements

Demonstrated motivation, dependability, and reliability through prior work history.
Basic mathematical skills; competency will be tested.
Ability to use measuring instruments; competency will be tested.
Ability to speak and read English.
Ability to follow company safety procedures and work instructions.
Ability to work under pressure and sometimes meet multiple deadlines.
Cooperative and civil behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
Proficiency in machine stock-up procedures and in-process inspection during production.
Ability to read blueprints and understand dimensions and tolerances.
Ability to use handheld micrometers, measuring instruments, comparators, and height gages.
Ability to learn technical problem-solving skills to correct machine processes.
Ability to work within ISO standards and aerospace- and automotive-specific requirements, including FOD and AAM.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience grinding and sharpening tools.

Responsibilities

Stock up and/or set up machines.
Monitor production using handheld measuring instruments, comparators, inspection tools, and equipment listed on inspection reports.
Perform first-article inspections for new setups and tooling replacements.
Perform machine maintenance at prescribed intervals.
Record production lots and heat numbers on daily traveler tickets.
Follow written work instructions for assigned jobs.
Grind and sharpen tools when trained to do so.
Work with production and quality teams on problem-solving and corrective-action implementation.
Screen 100% of non-conforming product when necessary.
Keep the work area clean.
Follow company safety and quality procedures.
Replace tools and cams.
Use company-owned instruments carefully.