Machine Operator II

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years vocational technical training or equivalent experience.
• Meets required experience, skill, and behavior competencies to make Machinist A → Master Machinist transition.

Skills

• Knowledge of variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses and assorted hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances.
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations.
• 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.