3rd Shift-Machining Cell Setup Operator

Dodge Industrial•Fairfield, CT

13h•$29 - $31

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor or Lead person, the Machining Cell Setup Operator performs multiple setups and simultaneously operates various CNC and manual machining centers, grinding machines, and honing machines to maximize production and quality. The operator takes initiative to determine production and quality levels and is responsible for equipment operation, selecting and changing tooling, and setting speeds and feeds. The role includes filling in for any job in the department, occasionally setting up short runs for qualification sizes, setting up equipment for other employees, and training new employees. Additional duties include maintaining accurate production records; identifying and transporting materials within the department and to or from other departments; keeping the work area clean and safe; maintaining an orderly inventory of tools; and performing other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Competence using micrometers, verniers, indicators, plug gauges, snap gauges, and air gauges.

Responsibilities

Set up and simultaneously operate various CNC and manual machining centers, grinding machines, and honing machines.
Determine production and quality levels and manage equipment operation, including selecting and changing tooling and setting speeds and feeds.
Use measuring instruments and gauges to support production and quality work.
Fill in on any job in the department as needed.
Set up short runs for qualification sizes when needed.
Set up equipment for other employees and train new employees.
Maintain accurate production records.
Identify and transport materials within the department and between departments.
Keep the work area clean and safe.
Maintain an orderly inventory of tools.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor.