Machine Operator 2nd shift-1

Mueller Water Products•Cleveland, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I operates computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill machines while maintaining quality and safety standards and maintaining equipment and supplies. This is a standing position requiring physical skills. The operator works on the designated shift and may need to rotate shifts. The role works closely with Operations, Planning, and Leadership to meet production KPIs and to improve processes and reduce downtime. No travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience operating and setting up CNC equipment.
Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
Basic knowledge of CNC programming and machining technology.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly assess situations and make decisive decisions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Adaptability and ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand stationary for prolonged periods and walk around an industrial safety-sensitive environment daily.
Good manual dexterity to use a computer and multiple pieces of industrial equipment.
Ability to occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
Ability to speak and communicate clearly and accurately with leadership and other departments.
Ability to hear and see while working daily on the plant floor in safety-sensitive areas.
Ability to work in a plant environment with loud noise, hot or cold conditions, and running machinery, and to function in a high-pressure production environment.

Nice To Haves

CNC Machining Certification.
Experience with CAD/CAM nesting software.
Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines; HAAS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, engineering plans, material specifications, and machining parameters, and interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Set up mills and lathes by installing tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, and indicating vices.
Load or feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample work pieces.
Observe milling, drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-cutting operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, replace worn tools, and follow quality assurance procedures.
Follow safety procedures and regulations to maintain safe operations.
Complete preventive maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity across work shifts.
Complete production and quality logs.
Strive to improve processes and eliminate downtime.
Work with Operations, Planning, and Leadership to ensure production KPIs are met.
Perform duties on the designated shift and rotate shifts if needed.