Machine Operator III (Mini 1, Weekend Shift)

Job Type: Full-time

About the role

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Machine Operator III performs changeovers, maintenance, and operates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and/or conventional machines and equipment in the manufacturing of FN America components and products.

Responsibilities

• Works from print drawings, instructions, and process documents, in the operation of assembly, conventional machines or CNC to run production components to the required specifications.
• Performs a variety of inspection and gaging operations using hard gages, micro-hite, micrometers, calipers, and/or CMMs to ensure part quality to the documented quality requirements.
• Performs offsets and tool changes with offset inputs to CNC machines and manual machines to produce conforming components and products into print specifications.
• Operates three to four machines following the sequence of operations for a product and change tools, grinding wheels, and endmills, drills.
• Operates one or more machines and part numbers simultaneously.
• Operates machines with three or more axes on computerized controls of CNC equipment.
• Performs machine changeovers, changes fixtures, changes programs, and qualifies first piece for production with minimal assistance from Machine Technicians, using knowledge of CNC concepts, theories and terminology.
• Monitors tool life to ensure quality.
• Operates machining fixtures with multiple sequential loading stations.
• Performs operator level maintenance on equipment at the documented level and frequency.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and healthful working environment in accordance with OHSA requirements and company standards, to include proper use of machining best practices, proper housekeeping, machine safeguarding, and personal protective equipment.
• Records necessary data and production values per the process requirements.
• Assists with the implementation of lean principles and methods, engages in activities that create a continuous improvement environment, sustains lean processes, suggests areas of improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and actively supports lean, 5S, and value stream management initiatives.