MACHINING TECH - Lathe | 2nd Shift (Four 10-Hr Shifts)

WEILER INC•Knoxville, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates various machines, primarily computer numerically controlled (CNC). Equipment may include, but is not limited to, CNC Press Brakes, CNC Machining Center, CNC Rollers, CNC lathes, plate cut, manual lathes, and manual drills. Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders for specification such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools. Builds tooling and work holding devices to complete tasks. Performs setup processes per documented instructions and adjusts machine settings to provide the best quality part with the greatest efficiency. Reads and understands measuring tools such as angle and degree square. Utilizes measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measurers to verify product quality. Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, at times with overhead hoist. May operate CNC machines that have been previously programmed. Performs and documents level 1 TPMs. Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a minimum of six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance.
Occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates various machines, primarily computer numerically controlled (CNC).
Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders for specification such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.
Builds tooling and work holding devices to complete tasks.
Performs setup processes per documented instructions and adjusts machine settings to provide the best quality part with the greatest efficiency.
Reads and understands measuring tools such as angle and degree square.
Utilizes measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measurers to verify product quality.
Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, at times with overhead hoist.
May operate CNC machines that have been previously programmed.
Performs and documents level 1 TPMs.
Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.