Machine Operator II, 1st Shift

BorgWarner • Seneca, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines: lathes, grinders, milling machines and drill presses to machine complex metallic parts to exact customer requirement tolerances. Key Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard Duties: All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures. All employees are responsible for upholding all quality requirements that are communicated specific to their departments. This includes following the proper steps for a spill procedure. All employees are responsible for meeting daily production goals as communicated specific to the department they support. Set up and operate various CNC machines (two to six axis machinery) Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and make tooling offsets on machines. Follow work instructions, standardized work, and process sheets that is specific to the department supported by the associate. Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and references points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required Use hand-held precision instruments to verify quality: CMM(s), micrometers, calipers, and several gauge types Makes any adjustments necessary to maintain quality parts within control limits for SPC. Interpret gear charts and reports and confer with technical team members and leadership or others to resolve machining problems. Read, understand, and execute internal procedures and policies. Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary. Employees are expected to support machining departments and other areas of the facility as necessary to support production needs. Loading and unloading of CNC machinery or assembly stations. Packing out finished material into dunnage. Manually load, unload and/or maneuver materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, baskets, and shelves on foot and by hand as required. Act in accordance with BorgWarner’s Beliefs. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required, or basic skills assessment required.
• 6 months of related experience preferred.
• 6 months experience in fast paced industrial lean environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred
• Basic and advanced math skills: familiarity with fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, and trigonometry is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret gear charts.
• Ability to use measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, height gage, scales, and micrometers
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive motion activities including but not limited to loading machines, unloading machines, standing, lifting, loading/unloading carts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various CNC machines (two to six axis machinery)
• Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and make tooling offsets on machines.
• Follow work instructions, standardized work, and process sheets that is specific to the department supported by the associate.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and references points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Use hand-held precision instruments to verify quality: CMM(s), micrometers, calipers, and several gauge types
• Makes any adjustments necessary to maintain quality parts within control limits for SPC.
• Interpret gear charts and reports and confer with technical team members and leadership or others to resolve machining problems.
• Read, understand, and execute internal procedures and policies.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Employees are expected to support machining departments and other areas of the facility as necessary to support production needs.
• Loading and unloading of CNC machinery or assembly stations.
• Packing out finished material into dunnage.
• Manually load, unload and/or maneuver materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, baskets, and shelves on foot and by hand as required.
• Act in accordance with BorgWarner’s Beliefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.
• We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED