Machine Operator

Visium Resources•Allentown, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for several Machine Operator positions located in Allentown, PA. These positions are long term contract hire opportunities that are expected to be one plus year's in duration. As a Machine Operator you will operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of one-year experience in EDM/CNC/ECM or tooling production or equivalent.
Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.
Know how to read blueprint drawings
Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision tools
Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining operations
Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)).

Nice To Haves

You have experience with computerized shop floor tools.
You have an ability to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions for multiple assembly tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.
Mechanically Inclined

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining operations, fast hole drilling, graphite shaping on metal castings, forgings and bar stock according to specifications and set-up instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods.
Study blueprint and set-up instructions to determine machining required, dimensional specifications, work procedures and methods.
Determine tool lengths, maintain tool change list and program measuring adjustments.
Install work holding devices such as blocks and tooling on table of machine using hand tools.
Lift work piece on table manually or with other material handling equipment and position and secure work piece on machine table or in holding device.
Select and install tooling, place electrodes in automatic-tool-changer (if required) in sequence specified on process sheet.
Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts.
Check program at start of each shift.
Inspect first-run piece, maintain measured dimension list.
Record and inspect key dimensions for conformance to specifications using micrometer and precision dial gauges.