PTM Operator

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at https://www.connectpositronic.com/en/ Summary The PTM Operator conducts set-ups and operates precision transfer machines to produce high quality parts. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Long periods of standing with occasional walking and sitting
Regular bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and pushing/pulling
Frequent use of hands and arms for handling tools, fine motor tasks, and repetitive motion
Must be able to lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
Work performed on production floor with constant loud noise and airborne particles. Involves regular exposure to oil, chemicals, and non-harmful fumes. PPE such as safety glasses are required.
Precision transfer machine operations, machine tools, and technical documentation
Production scheduling, material flow, and performance reporting
Quality and compliance standards including AS9100 and OSHA safety regulations
Use and calibration of precision measurement tools
Reading and interpreting technical drawings and production requirements
Conducting inspections and maintaining documentation
Precision measurement and mechanical troubleshooting
Prioritize competing tasks and adapt to changing production needs
Identify and resolve mechanical or quality issues in real time
Maintain focus and accuracy during detailed or repetitive tasks
Perform physically demanding work over extended periods
Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Responsibilities

Conduct complete changeovers for machines to transition to new parts.
Studies blueprints and layout sheets to determine machining to be done, dimensions of parts permissible tolerances, and plans sequence of operations
Visualizes movement of machine parts, workpieces, and tools in each operation in relation to others and decides on station and timing of each operation to assure efficient use of tools and time.
Selects cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts and cutting tools to be used, based on experience and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics, or by referring to tables, charts, or instructions on layout sheets.
Installs part loaders, collets, and bushings
Mounts cutting tools in spindles on machines, and verifies their position using gauges and other measuring instruments
Operates machines through a cycle, adjusts tool positions, and machine controls as needed to allow for factors such as timing and clearance between moving parts
Starts, observes, and certifies machine conformance of first run and sample work pieces to specifications, using assorted measuring instruments.
Replaces worn tools.
Ensure machines are operating and producing quality parts at an efficient rate.
Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.