Machining

Hire Standards • Minneapolis, MN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating computerized lathes and machining centers, performing a variety of procedures including boring, milling, and turning. The role requires inspecting for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include performing tool offsets using computerized equipment and working from blueprints and machine programming language. Secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, broaching, vibrating, tumbling, degreasing, sanding, polishing, and wire brushing may also be performed. The operator will visually check castings during machine operation, maintain a constant flow of castings, and may take measurements to ensure conformance to specifications. Operating a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners, and visually inspecting castings are also part of the role. Some assembly operations may be required. The position also emphasizes adherence to environmental, health, and safety rules.

Requirements

• HS diploma required
• Operates computerized lathes and machining centers.
• Performs a variety of procedures including boring, milling, turning, etc.
• Inspects for quality using a coordinate measuring machine and applying problem solving skills.
• Performs tool offsets using computerized equipment.
• Work from blueprints and machine programming language and the axis system.
• Visually checks castings during machine operation and maintains a constant flow of castings through the machine.
• Operates a trim press for removing die casting gates and runners and visually inspects castings.
• Position die castings for secondary operations.
• Adherence to environmental, health, and safety rules, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Machining or related field preferred
• 2+ years of CNC operator experience is preferred
• May also take measurements to ensure conformance to specification and may pack.
• May also be required to hand grind, file or buff die castings
• Some assembly operations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and notify appropriate personnel.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED