Drill Press /Utility

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drill Press/Utility Operator sets up and operates drill presses and other special-purpose machines to fabricate or deburr metallic and non-metallic parts. The role is performed in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment near moving mechanical parts and other employees. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Work with minimal oversight.
Be computer literate.
Adapt to a fast-paced environment that may require quick changes in the product being produced.
Work well in a team, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Meet the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, handling and operating equipment and tools, and reaching, pushing, and pulling with the hands and arms.
Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Have vision sufficient to see at 20/25 with or without glasses and hearing sufficient to understand one-on-one conversations, with mechanical assistance if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate drill presses, hand punches, and deburring machines.
Trim, drill, punch, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Calculate and set controls for drilling factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut.
Monitor machine operation for malfunctions, adjust machine controls as needed, and verify finished work against specifications and blueprints using appropriate measuring devices.
Communicate with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.