Machine Operator II - TD Williamson

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Overview

Fabricate metal and plastic components by operating a variety of metal cutting machine tools. Able to run various CNC machines throughout the shop to produce good quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Produces parts from raw materials in bars or flat forms, casting and forging materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics using various machine tools, assorted hand tools, measuring devices, and tool steels and carbides,
• Operates a variety of machine tools, working from blueprints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures,
• Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances, and makes skillful use of all standard hand tools and measuring instruments to do so,
• Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials,
• Grinds or dresses own cutting tools, Makes necessary machine shop mathematical computations,
• Utilizes charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals for various machines,
• Works with and completes job order forms,
• Completes all proper and necessary steps to set up own machine,
• Self-inspects parts to ensure all specifications are met before sending parts to the next downstream process,
• Works from blueprints and instructions to perform shaping and threading of parts to manufacturing tolerances.
• Supports company quality initiatives and policies;
• Follows safety policies and initiatives and is responsible for own safety,
• Reports unsafe working conditions and hazards in a timely manner,
• Participates in Corrective and Preventative Safety initiatives and investigations of incidents
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area, ensuring TDW safety standards are maintained;
• Participates in Lean initiatives and process improvements,
• Assists new employees during training periods,
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years vocational technical training or equivalent experience,
• Meets required experience, skill, and behavior competencies to make Machinist A Master Machinist transition,
• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances,
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations,
• Knowledge of variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses and assorted hand tools,
• Ability to perform unassisted set-ups,
• Ability to set up feeds, speeds and tools,
• Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work,
• Displays a high degree of versatility, knowledge and professionalism.