2ND SHIFT - MACHINE OPERATOR

Essential Functions

• Fits and aligns fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
• Plans and develops layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
• Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
• Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstone, punches, and hand drills.
• Computes layout dimensions and determines and marks reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly.
• Locates center lines and verifies template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Lifts and positions workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
• Plans locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules.
• Inspects machined parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Designs and prepares templates of wood, paper, or metal.
• Adds dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.

Requirements

• No prior experience necessary.