Machine Operator

MDC Precision, LLC•Sarasota, FL

19d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Machine Operator tends one or more machines to produce high-vacuum components and electrical feedthroughs. The role operates manual equipment such as lathes, mills, drill presses, and abrasive blasting cabinets. The employee also hand-polishes parts while operating a manual lathe, using tools including Scotch-Brite, sandpaper, files, and wire brushes. The position may include cross-training in other areas, such as cleaning and furnace operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with team members.
Ability to take direction from a supervisor.
Ability to keep required job schedules.
Ability to focus attention on details.

Responsibilities

Learn machining practices, measurement skills, and tooling applications.
Manually polish parts using a lathe.
Start machines, manually feed materials, and operate equipment.
Inspect and measure workpieces to verify they conform to specifications.
Read work orders and follow directions on assembly drawings.
Cross-train in other areas such as cleaning or furnace operations when asked.
File, sand, or shape machined parts.
Abrasive-blast ceramic parts to remove contamination, masking metals for protection.
Handle materials carefully to avoid damage.
Visually inspect parts during standard operations for defects or damage.
Log into and out of the proper jobs in the company software system and enter job-completion quantities.
Transport finished workpieces to the next appropriate department or production-line staging area.