OPERATOR

RICHMOND AUTO PARTS TECHNOLOGY INC•Richmond, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A machine operator removes, replaces and/or attaches work pieces, tooling, and fixtures to equipment. The operator may monitor and control more than one machine at the same time. The operator will perform pre-shift TPM’s (Total Productive Maintenance) on the equipment to ensure machine set up is correct. The operator will maintain production targets while performing required quality checks on the parts. If needed, the operator will adjust machine settings and controls as necessary when problems arise and to maintain part specifications. The machine operator understands the importance of documenting quality checks, change points, and a variety of other metrics related to producing parts.

Requirements

Must have High School diploma or GED Equivalent
Proficient in math
Capable of reading working drawings
Meticulous attention to detail and well organized
Independent and willing to take initiative
Fluent in reading and writing in the English language
Able to work in a fast-paced constantly changing environment

Nice To Haves

CNC Operating experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates numerically controlled equipment to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing, threading, hobbing, shaping, piercing/shaving, broaching, drilling, grinding, washing, and meshing
Operates, loads/unloads material, indicate vices/fixtures, and deburrs
Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of parts to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set-up, and operating requirements
Studies blueprints, layouts or process sheets, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and determines material requirements and operational sequences
Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets, or indexing heads, automatic-tool-change magazines, and in-sequence specifications on process sheets as well as shavers, hobs, broaches, drills, grinders, honers and meshers
Monitors tool wear, adjust offsets, and replaces tooling when necessary, ensuring correct operation of the machine
Ensures paperwork is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner
Ensures quality checks are done based on requirements specifications and logs this information in to the PLEX system
Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation
Observes numerical displays on control panels and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts
Adjusts machine controls and changes tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances
Turns valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas
Inspects first-run piece and any other checks based on time frames or part counts as called out by process drawing, using micrometers and precision dial gauges
May set tools before positioning them in equipment, using precision gauges and instruments
Establishes and implements ways to reduce set-up times for machining and grinding of various industrial components
Works with machine tool suppliers to establish productivity improvement ideas that can be executed
Maintains a clean and safe work environment and follows all safety guidelines
Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the machine is operating properly
Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs