Turning Center Operator
About The Position
Weber Knapp Company is a locally owned Western New York manufacturer with over 100 years of experience designing and producing metal components and hardware. The Turning Center Operator safely adjusts and operates turning-center machines at a manufacturing facility, producing quality components according to established specifications and production requirements. The position is on second shift, with training on day shift and consistent overtime hours in the department. The operator is expected to take pride in their work, pay attention to detail, and help maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.
Requirements
- Familiarity with G-code.
- Familiarity with basic feed and speed rates and cutting tools.
- Windows PC experience.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to make decisions using intelligence, intuition, and common sense.
- Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and good basic math skills.
- Understanding of and ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in adapting setups.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate and work with people in office, factory, and inspection settings as required.
- Safety orientation.
- Ability to maintain correct tolerances and quality specifications.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.
- Able to work for prolonged periods on feet, use tools, and perform repetitive actions involving frequent bending and stooping.
- Able to stand, push, pull, lift, and carry materials for prolonged periods.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
- Must wear safety glasses.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with operating Swiss-style turning machines.
- Familiarity with multi-axis Swiss-style turning-machine programming.
- Familiarity with CAM software.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software.
- Completion of a related vocational certificate or associate program.
Responsibilities
- Set up and change over jobs on turning-center machines.
- Inspect equipment before use to ensure proper setup and alignment, and perform basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
- Produce required quantities of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
- Measure finished parts using precision tools and verify function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
- Read and interpret calipers, micrometers, and blueprints.
- Perform machine operating duties as needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
- Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping as needed.
- Communicate and interact with office and factory personnel and engineers.
- Perform other functions relating to the turning-center area and other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
