Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Brighton NC Machine Corporation•Brighton, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

While working under the supervision of the Production Supervisor and with the assigned Set-up Operators and Machinists, the Machine Operator III performs tasks related to the operation of lathes, milling machines and grinders in the production of machined parts, meeting both quality and quantity requirements. The Machine Operator III works with the Production Supervisors/ Managers to solve various problems and machine operations challenges. He/she is capable of making tooling changes and expertly operating all machines in one of the following departments: Lathes, Mills or Grinding. The Machine Operator III supports the training of lesser skilled Machine Operators throughout the facility as directed.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Proficient in GD&T.
In depth knowledge of machine tools, tool selection, and materials.
Basic Knowledge of CNC Programming.
Proficient in operating various CNC machines (Lathes, Mills, Grinders).
In depth knowledge of Bore tools and Gauges, inspection requirements and documentation.
Proficient in Work Offsets and Tool Offsets, including cutter compensation.
Indicating Parts for work piece setup.
Ability to follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform all jobs within the Lathes, Mills or Grinding departments without supervision or additional training; performing machine set-ups while providing expertise in tooling changes and machine operation.
Expertly perform milling, turning, grinding, drilling, taping, de-burring, inspecting and all bench operations.
Expertly understand tooling / tool life and evidence the ability to ID all machine conditions.
Detect and correct defective materials or questionable conditions.
Clock in and out of jobs properly, follow all work instructions, complete inspection reports, follow Quality Alerts and train others in these procedures.
Produce no nonconforming materials.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Communicate, cooperate and function productively as a member of an employee work team as directed.
Train lesser skilled Machine Operators.
Be willing to “Go where the work is” within the plant, as directed by supervision.
All other duties as assigned.