Secondary Operator

Samuel, Son & Co.•Angola, IN

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance including lathes. Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed. Compute dimensions and tolerances. Measure and lay out work pieces. Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance. Cross train in other complementary skills, seek endorsements, and move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills needed to support production requirements. Maintain a high degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision. Lift 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday. Stand for prolonged periods. Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical or horizontal), mills and balance machines. Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder. Perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts. Perform manual machining duties in a shop setting. Communicate job progress to supervisors and customers as needed in a positive, supportive, and timely manner. EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: Hand tools Manual lathes Balance Machines ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations. Understand and support Company policies and procedures. Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job. Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral. Must be able to read blueprints. Detail oriented. CNC background a plus but not currently necessary for the job. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Requirements

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
Understand and support Company policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.
Must be able to read blueprints.
Detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

CNC background a plus but not currently necessary for the job.

Responsibilities

Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance including lathes.
Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
Compute dimensions and tolerances.
Measure and lay out work pieces.
Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance.
Cross train in other complementary skills, seek endorsements, and move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills needed to support production requirements.
Maintain a high degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
Lift 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
Stand for prolonged periods.
Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical or horizontal), mills and balance machines.
Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process
Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder.
Perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts.
Perform manual machining duties in a shop setting.
Communicate job progress to supervisors and customers as needed in a positive, supportive, and timely manner.