Job Description
Wage:25+/Hourly with experience
Job Description:
* Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
* Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.
* Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle.
* Loads control media such as tape, card, or disk, in machine controller or enters commands (G-codes) to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database or writes simple programs at the machine control or programming center.
* Helps troubleshoot machining problems of other machinists and operators, when necessary.
* Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors such as cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow.
* Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
* Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts for conformance to blueprint specifications.
* Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
* Secures inspection equipment and ensures that the operator who will be running the job is aware of and able to perform all necessary inspection tests.
* Inspects first piece to verify acceptance to print. Documents 1st pc results prior to submitting to Quality Control.
* Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
* Reports any observed unsafe methods or actions to the lead person or to the shop foreman.
* Cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
* Performs machine maintenance.
* Furnishes quick assistance in troubleshooting to operators when needed.
* Places first piece in the QA area for Green Tag Inspection.
* Trains operator on operation and inspection of product when operator is assigned to machine.
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