Experienced Machine Operator

Union Electric Steel - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Pittsburgh, PA

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The primary function of this position is to set up and operate various machines required to saw, center, plug, rough turn, finish turn, grind, mill, and polish rolls, shafts, etc. The role involves working with CNC control lathes, CNC control duplex and post milling machines, CNC control roll grinders, band saws, and overhead cranes, as well as using measuring tools such as calipers, scales, gauges, indicators, and micrometers. Ordinary hand and portable tools such as wrenches, hammers, grinders, chains, cables, nylon slings, and other lifting equipment are also utilized. The materials primarily handled include rolls and shafts.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders, prints, and instructions from Foreman.
• Locates work piece and loads piece in the machine with the overhead crane.
• Turns piece end for end as required.
• Transfers finished piece from machine to storage area.
• Checks and records roll dimensions, stock, and run out.
• Compares with print dimensions.
• Obtains cutting tools from tool room.
• Positions proper tools in tool turret.
• Changes cutting tools or inserts as required.
• Sets tool off-set in the CNC control as required.
• Sets and checks initial starting zero position according to program instructions.
• Downloads proper programs in the CNC control for operation to be performed.
• Starts program.
• May operate lathe, mill, and roll grinder under semi-automatic control by manually entering code into control panel.
• May operate controls to change program settings as required when excessive stock is encountered or for other dimensional variations.
• Checks finished machined dimensions and run out on turned surfaces as required.
• Sets up machine for various size rolls by moving and adjusting tailstock, adjusting headstock jaws, or setting up roller rest for plugging or boring operation as required.
• Secures cutting tool inserts from Tool Room and positions the inserts into the proper toolholder or cutter.
• Checks and records post hardened roll body/neck run out.
• Machines test cut on end of neck and/or body to establish starting point and size.
• Operates machine to predetermined specified speed and feeds.
• Reports defects that occur during the machining of the roll or shaft.
• Unloads machine, transfers piece to the storage pile or designated area.
• Hooks and directs crane in transferring piece to storage area.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor repairs or adjustments to machines; maintains clean and orderly working area.
• May operate remote control crane to position part in or remove part from machines.
• May operate multiple machines if cycle time warrants.
• Locates and moves pieces to and from storage area using mobile material handling equipment.
• Assists in staging FEP material for inspection by the Manufacturing Technician.
• May buff FEP material with a flap wheel as required for testing.
• May stamp or paint identification on FEP material if required.
• Performs any other related duties deemed necessary by Supervision.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Machine Operator experience is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k