Technical Machine Operator

Mueller Water Products, Inc.•Cleveland, TN

41d

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for operating a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Requirements

General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications.
Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts.
Must be organized,â¯detail oriented.
Ability to read and use micrometer and calipers.
Standing for long periods of time and lifting to 50lbs.
Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment.
Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment.
Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions.
Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment.
Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products.
Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications.
Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly.
Communicates and works effectively with others.
May provide hands on and verbal job function training to coworkers as needed.
Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
3 or more years operating and S/U experience on CNC equipment.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience is a plus, but not required.
Forklift experience is a plus, but not required.
Assembly or Machine Operation experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting preferred.
CNC Machining Certification preferred.
Experience in G-Code and/or Conversational Programming preferred.
Experience in CAD/CAM Nesting Software preferred.
Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines and Amada Saws is a plus.
Robotic Automation Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Readâ¯blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers, indicating vices.
Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces.
Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread cutting operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions.
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.