Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking an ECM Machine Operator for a long-term contract opportunity located in Parsippany, New Jersey

Work shift (days/times) - 1st Shift; 6:30 am - 2:30 pm 
Pay - $23.00/HR, eligible for overtime

OVERVIEW: 

The ECM Machine Operator will work at a manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals and applying knowledge of electro-chemical machining processes and methods.
Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.
Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.
Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices or holding fixtures. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments such as dial indicators or computer machine controllers.
Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current and electrode feed rate according to information on charts, operation sheets, data cards and/or knowledge of electro-chemical machine procedures. Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece.
Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make adjustments as necessary within specifications to ensure operation runs smoothly. Check on machine and electrodes frequently throughout the operation.
Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.
Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts as they are moved throughout the plant and record all necessary quality information including accept/reject criteria and detailed information regarding any quality defects.
Move completed work pieces to outgoing area, and from incoming area for next operation.
Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift. Check depth of electrodes to work piece before every operation.
Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
Maintain company production and quality standards.
Perform production, quality and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.
Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

REQUIREMENTS: 

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
MUST HAVE machine shop experience.
MUST HAVE basic skills working with precision measuring instruments such as Micrometers & Calipers to measure accurate dimensions for the finished parts we produce.
Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work occasional weekend shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.