Machine Operator (Precision Manufacturing)

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General Summary:

Sets up machines to perform various secondary operations, by self or others, in manufacturing departments to which assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Sets up and completely operates any standard and specialized machines to perform secondary operations in departments to which assigned
• Sets up machines, according to work order set standard procedures, specialized company products, and/or processes
• Learns the set up and operation of any new machines added to the departments to which assigned
• Checks parts with standard gauges or precision measuring instruments and submits parts for inspection as required
• Operates machines to ensure proper functioning and releases to and instructs operator in procedures for producing parts in conformance with specifications
• Reads blueprints and has knowledge to use micrometers, calipers, comparators, thread gauges, depth micrometers and dial indicators as needed.
• SPC Charting as required
• Keeps work are clean, safe, and in an orderly fashion on a daily basis
• Performs other tasks as required

Experience and Background:

• 1-2 suggested years of total experience
• Perform entry level set-ups
• Understand the speeds and feeds pertaining to the machine they are operating (where applicable)
• Knowledge of all measuring instruments and gages for their operation
• Read and interpret blue prints
• Certified in lock out/tag out

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