Setup Operator

Wabtec•Salem, VA

7d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Machine Shop team, you will follow specified work instructions and/or engineering parts drawings to produce a wide variety of products. You will be responsible for the quality of your work, which includes accurate counts and meeting production standards. You will continually look for ways to improve our production processes.

Requirements

General knowledge of machining techniques and methods
Able to set up and operate CNC machining equipment
Able to interpret engineering part drawings, use precision measuring equipment, and follow process sheets
Proven math, reading, and computer skills
Able to receive and execute written or verbal instruction
High school diploma or GED
5 years of machining experience

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates conventional and numerical control machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by applying knowledge of machine shop theory, procedures, shop mathematics as assigned to produce high quality parts, enabling all production and scheduling needs to be met.
Follows process sheets for selecting and installing tooling, offsets, fixtures according to specifications to prepare machine for operation, use of engineering part drawings and process plans, performs first piece approval, uses precision measuring instruments to ensure machined items meet quality specifications, reports malfunctions of machining equipment and process deviations to appropriate personnel.
Responsible for the quality of work, which includes accurate counts and meeting production standards.
Looks for ways to improve the manufacturing process (new fixtures, tooling, combining operations etc.)
Checks cycle times, keeps work area clean and in order, follows all company safety procedures and guidelines.
Depending on machines, may load work programs, take offsets, find zero.