ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives drawings, process prints, set-up sheets, and other written or verbal instructions. 

• Sets up CNC machines or equipment in diversified operations such as machining, milling, turning, grinding, riveting as necessary to produce a completed product. 

• Move or direct the movement of materials in the cell, as needed to produce a constant product flow. 

• Requires the ability to interpret a variety of process prints and competently use the measuring devices provided as production gauging. 

• Requires thorough knowledge of machine controls and operation.   

• Need not be able to program, but knowledge of offset functions is necessary.   

• Will perform production operations when not involved in other responsibilities. 

• May perform machine operating and assembly as required. 

• Adheres to all safety rules and report questionable conditions to department supervisor 

• Apply, follow, and recommend Lean practices.

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:  

• Knowledge of CNC machines, CNC lathes & millers, material handling, other machines   

• Ability to read micrometers, bore gages, other complex gauging 

• Ability to make minor program edits 

• Ability to maintain tooling or modify tooling as required 

• Ability to troubleshoot tooling/programming problems on CNC equipment 

• Ability to read blueprints 

• Ability to train others