Machine Operator-3rd Shift and Weekend Shift

Arch Precision•Earth City, MO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for verifying that work pieces conform to specifications using various measuring instruments. This role involves setting up and operating machinery, monitoring production quality, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring the highest safety levels are maintained. The operator will also be responsible for analyzing and diagnosing machine issues, implementing corrective actions, and mentoring team members on safety, quality, and productivity improvements. This position requires adherence to 5S principles in all plant functions.

Requirements

Ability to verify conformance of work pieces to specifications using preset gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
Ability to document hourly inspections.
Ability to preset and change cutting tools and tool holders.
Ability to adjust machine controls and change tool settings.
Ability to set up fixtures and feeding devices.
Ability to observe lubricants and coolants.
Ability to confer with supervisor to resolve issues.
Ability to set up and operate tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
Ability to study blueprints, work orders, and specifications.
Ability to select, place, and secure tools.
Ability to place and secure workpieces.
Ability to prepare fixtures and feeding devices.
Ability to observe machines for quality performance.
Ability to verify measuring instruments.
Ability to set and adjust machine controls.
Ability to sharpen tools with a bench grinder.
Ability to maintain machines per operating and maintenance manuals.
Ability to analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems.
Ability to achieve high safety levels.
Ability to employ 5S principles.
Ability to mentor and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

Verifies conformance of work pieces to specifications, using preset gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
Documents hourly inspections for conforming production of product.
Presets and changes cutting tools and tool holders to maintain production requirements.
Adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine and engages feed.
Observes Lubricants and Coolants to ensure they meet specifications as defined in machine manual.
Confers with supervisor to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors and obtains approval to continue production.
Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
Studies blueprints, work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
Selects, places, and secures tools.
Places and secures workpieces in proper machine table, holding device, or other appropriate surface using clamps and wrenches.
Prepares fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed.
Observes each machine to verify quality performance.
Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed.
Maintains machines per machine operating and maintenance manuals.
Analyzes and diagnoses machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules.
Achieves highest safety levels in the plant.
Employs 5S to all functions within the plant.
Mentors and motivates team in safety, quality and productivity improvements.