Machine Operator

Insight Manufacturing S•Murphys, CA

43d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Operate mechanical equipment and machine tools to product precision metal parts. Operate a variety of machine tools, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, saws, grinders, manual machines and computer numerical controlled machines, to product precision parts and instruments. Uses blueprints, design sketches or other documents to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product. Performs a wide variety of tasks to ensure inventory accuracy as well as a high quality standard.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Ability to use machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Ability to use precision instruments such as micrometers.
Ability to observe and/or listen to operating machines or equipment in order to recognize need for adjustments or repairs.
Ability to clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs duties under direct, daily supervision.
Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
Positions work piece on a drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
Checks accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications
Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instrument such a micrometers and vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Examine and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
Observe and/or listen to operating machines or equipment in order to recognize need for adjustments or repairs.
Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.