Machine Operator

Weir•Covington, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator works onsite in Covington, Kentucky, setting up and operating a Mazak HCN-6800 Horizontal Machining Center to machine construction buckets and precision parts to engineering drawings and specifications. The role includes loading, securing, and aligning workpieces and selecting and adjusting cutting tools. The operator performs first-piece, in-process, and final inspections with precision measuring instruments, completes quality documentation, and identifies machining issues to reduce scrap and rework. The position requires interpreting blueprints, GD&T, machining drawings, and setup sheets; verifying programs and tooling before production; and making minor program edits and offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy. The operator also performs routine machine maintenance and housekeeping, monitors coolant levels, completes pre-shift preventive maintenance checks, and follows safety protocols such as lockout/tagout and PPE use. The role emphasizes commitment to Weir’s zero-harm safety behaviors.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of CNC machining experience.
Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Experience with overhead crane operation.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mazak CNC machines and Mazatrol controls.
Experience machining large castings or mining-related components.
Forklift certification and rigging experience.
Technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a Mazak HCN-6800 Horizontal Machining Center to machine construction buckets and precision parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
Load, secure, and align workpieces, and select and adjust cutting tools.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
Complete quality documentation accurately and identify machining issues to minimize scrap and rework.
Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, machining drawings, and setup sheets.
Verify programs and tooling requirements before production runs, and make minor program edits and offset adjustments as needed.
Conduct routine machine maintenance, including pre-shift preventive maintenance checks, coolant level monitoring, and housekeeping.
Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and PPE usage, and demonstrate commitment to zero-harm behaviors.