Machine Operator III

Applied Materials•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator III has developed expertise typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. This role typically acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor. The Machine Operator III works autonomously within established procedures and practices. This role is a very physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
7 - 10 Years Experience
Has developed a specialized level of skill to perform assigned tasks
Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve objectives
Serves as team lead, may allocate work and provide subject matter guidance to more junior team members
Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

Responsibilities

Can safely operate all of the major shop tools (CNC Router, Laser, Water Jet, Sheet Metal Brake, Teflon Press, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Fork Lift and Cranes) performing basic operations in producing prototype parts, production parts, modifications and repairs to existing parts and assemblies.
Supports in-house customers, such as manufacturing, engineering, business units.
Portrays a customer service approach.
Interfaces effectively and courteously with customers and co-workers.
Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements.
Performs a variety of machining and/or assembly tasks utilizing standard machine shop equipment, such as surface grinders, drill presses, grinders, sanders, band saws, routers, and/or standard power tools.
Plans and performs complex machine set-ups.
Possesses a good working knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles used in set-ups and machining.
Makes full use of machine capacity to minimize amount of machining or number of set-ups required to product parts competitively.
Can nest parts to maximize material efficiency reducing waste.
Plans and performs moderately complex machine set-ups.
Possesses a basic knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles used in set-ups and machining.
Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss.
Conforms to departmental safety requirements.