Machine Operator

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The basic function of the Machine Operator is to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. This role requires analyzing work orders, blueprints, and materials to determine the correct machining processes, selecting and aligning fixtures and tools, and operating machine tools. The operator will also be responsible for adjusting machine controls, deburring parts, observing operations for malfunctions, and verifying the quality of finished workpieces using measuring devices. Communication with engineers and production personnel to resolve issues is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

Safely operate machines and other required tools and equipment.
Knowledge of drilling, boring and milling, turning etc.
Read, write and speak English fluently.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
Computer literate.
Flexibility to work inside of a fast pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year related experience and/or training or education.
Two year CNC degree.

Responsibilities

Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws.
Operate and adjust semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools.
Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
Thoroughly deburr parts.
Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
Check parts for conformance and specifications.
Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.