SUMMARY: Tend to one or more machine tools, special-purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metal work pieces to specifications on production basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CELL Tends to one or more machine tools, special-purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metal work pieces to specifications on production basis; Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications, such as, dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations; Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post); Identifies (including nonconforming dimensions) and separates all nonconforming parts; Seals parts with rust preventative, as required; Produces parts at a rate which meets or exceeds accepted production standards LATHE Sets up and operates numerical control machine to cut, shape, or form metal workpieces to specifications; Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece; Lifts work piece manually, or using hoist, and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device; Loads control media, such as disk, tape, or punch card, in machine control console, or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database; Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start the machine;
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees