Job Description

Overview

The Operator is responsible for the manufacture of parts per manufacturing unit specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing manual and semi-automatic machine centers. This role involves operating production machines and performing close tolerance work.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and follow safety rules as prescribed by the safety policies, including wearing required PPE.
  • Complete an expected amount of work based on time studies in accordance with schedule.
  • Operate all necessary equipment in a proficient manner.
  • Operate and adjust manual, semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine equipment to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations.
  • Perform close tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain due to nature of tooling and machine setups.
  • Check work at specified points.
  • Adjust machine to maintain finish and tolerance requirements.
  • Work from part drawings and use required precision measuring instruments to check and inspect work.
  • Recognize and report machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
  • May assist with setups or proving of program.
  • Under supervision, work procedures and products are subject to check and inspection.
  • Meet with engineers to discuss potential machine problems.
  • Maintain clean work area.