Laborer and Machine Operator

UES•Valparaiso, IN

71d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up and operating various machine tools such as Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, or Milling Machine to produce rolls, shafts, and other components. The position also includes performing a variety of general labor duties throughout the plant, including material handling, cleaning, and basic maintenance. Machine Operator responsibilities include receiving instructions, positioning workpieces, setting up machines by adjusting various components, operating machine tools to precise specifications, checking dimensions, and performing tasks like turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, and tapping. The operator is responsible for maintaining the machine, sharpening tools, and ensuring a clean work area. Laborer responsibilities include removing scrap, transporting materials and tools, operating a pendant control crane, assisting with the installation and removal of machine parts, loading and unloading trucks, cleaning equipment, and performing janitorial duties such as snow removal and sweeping. Occasional use of an air hammer for concrete breaking may also be required.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill or Milling Machine.
Proficiency with cutting tools, calipers, rules, micrometers, gauges, indicators, wrenches, and other ordinary hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret numerical tape programs, work orders, and prints.
Experience with machine setup adjustments (e.g., tail stock, head stock jaws, roll clamping, v-blocks, roller rest).
Ability to perform various machining operations to specified dimensions and tolerances.
Familiarity with using measuring instruments for quality checks.
Ability to clean, lubricate, and perform minor machine maintenance.
Ability to perform general labor duties.
Experience with material handling equipment like wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, hooks, chains, and cables.
Ability to operate a pendant control crane.
Experience using wrenches, bars, pins, and sledgehammers.
Ability to load and unload trucks.
Ability to clean equipment and work areas.
Willingness to perform janitorial duties.
Pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

May operate tape control lathe under semi-automatic control.
May assist in repairs.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, or Milling Machine.
Receive numerical tape programs, work orders, prints, and instructions.
Locate work pieces and direct crane operators for positioning.
Set up machines for various sizes by adjusting components like tail stock, head stock jaws, and roll clamping.
Operate machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds, speeds, and controls.
Check and record dimensions, comparing them with print specifications.
Perform various machining operations including straight and taper turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging, and mill work.
Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and gauges to verify finish sizes.
Sharpen own tools.
Clean, lubricate, and perform minor adjustments or replacements on machines.
Assist in machine repairs.
Remove chips from machines and maintain a clean and orderly working area.
Perform general labor duties for the plant.
Remove scrap from machines using shovels, wheelbarrows, or by directing crane operators.
Transport tools, supplies, and lubricants using wheelbarrows or crane service.
Operate pendant control crane to move product or material.
Assist in installing or removing machine parts and mounting grinding wheels.
Assist in tearing down, piling, and transferring rolls.
Load and unload trucks, manually or using crane service.
Block rolls or material as directed.
Weigh rolls as instructed.
Clean painted or greased rolls using solvents and rags.
Occasionally use an air hammer to break concrete.
Perform plant janitor services, including snow shoveling and sweeping walks and roadways.
Perform other miscellaneous clean-up or labor work as directed.