2nd Turn Operator

About the role

This position involves assisting in the safe production of quality products by ensuring CNC machines are properly running. Key responsibilities include operating, monitoring, and adjusting machines, visual inspection, and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Machines used in the production of automotive wheel bearings
• Start up and shut down machines according to procedures
• Supply components to hoppers, indexing poles or conveyors
• Change worn machine accessories such as grinding wheels, finishing stones, and tool inserts
• Visually inspect components and parts for defects, sort and disassemble defect parts
• Measure components and parts with precision dial indicators or other instruments to ensure they meet customer requirements and machines are operating correctly
• Troubleshoot causes of machine alarms and take appropriate action
• Record quality inspection data on check sheets
• Record production information on daily reports
• Enter inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system
• Safely use powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, scissors tables, hoists, or pallet jacks to lift and transfer materials from one place to another
• Perform cleaning and 5S tasks

Requirements

• On average, 4 to 8 weeks of on-the-job training with an experienced trainer to acquire specific job skills
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic mechanical knowledge of computerized machines, gauges, and hand tools
• General knowledge of material handling, manufacturing processes, quality control systems
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
• Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Respond promptly to a sound or light signal when it occurs
• Concentrate on a task over several minutes without being distracted
• Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern
• Physically move objects safely by using proper lifting techniques

Qualifications

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must regularly pass an inspection test of finished parts and components

Skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge of computerized machines, gauges, and hand tools
• General knowledge of material handling, manufacturing processes, quality control systems
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to concentrate on a task over several minutes without being distracted
• Physical ability to move objects safely by using proper lifting techniques

Benefits

• Full range of comprehensive benefits including medical plans, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

The starting wage is $19.00 per hour. A 2nd shift differential of $2.00 per hour and a 3rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour may apply, based on the actual base pay offered to the successful candidate.

Schedule

The position is available on a 2nd shift and 3rd shift basis. The pace of work is steady and fast. Employee is required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed.