Machinist Operator Weekday Shift
About The Position
The Machinist Operator sets up, operates, and monitors assigned tooling and production equipment according to approved work instructions, programs, drawings, and specifications. The role creates, maintains, and edits machine programs using software-based engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications. It also provides advanced troubleshooting support for setups, programs, quality concerns, and equipment operation; validates programs through simulations or test pieces; and helps improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and process reliability. The operator may monitor multiple pieces of equipment and move material using a forklift or overhead crane after completing required training and receiving authorization. The role requires accurate production and quality documentation, compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and participation in standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, travelers, and production specifications.
- Ability to use micrometers, dial calipers, scales, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Ability to create, maintain, and edit machine programs using software-based engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot machine setups, programs, quality concerns, and operating issues.
- Forklift and overhead crane use requires prior training and authorization.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor assigned tooling and production equipment in accordance with approved work instructions, programs, drawings, and specifications.
- Create, maintain, and edit machine programs using software-based engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, travelers, and production specifications.
- Inspect work using micrometers, dial calipers, scales, and other precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for machine setups, programs, quality concerns, and operating issues.
- Test and validate programs by running simulations or test pieces and making adjustments as necessary.
- Monitor multiple pieces of equipment, where assigned, to support quality output and minimize unplanned stops.
- Identify potential manufacturing issues and recommend or implement solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and process reliability.
- Communicate with team members and support functions to maintain production flow, quality, and material availability.
- Move material using a forklift and overhead crane after required training and authorization.
- Complete production, quality, inspection, and downtime documentation accurately and on time.
- Follow safety, environmental, housekeeping, and health requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Participate in standardized work and continuous improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
