Machine Setup Operator {H}

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate Machines: Loads starting material into machine and unloads machined part from machine
  • Deburrs Parts as necessary for Inspection and Safety
  • Performs Daily Housekeeping around machine and Daily Maintenance checks
  • Adjusts tool offsets and other machine offsets such as fixture offsets, cutter comp, etc.
  • Set-Up Jobs: For non-complex machining operations, installs and aligns holding fixtures and accessories on machines per green folder instructions. Aligns and secures cutting tools into tool holders and then installs tool assemblies on machines per tool sheet. Retrieves CNC program, ensures revision is correct, and downloads to machine. Establishes the machining offsets (G54, etc.). Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts set-up as required to make part within specification. Documents results and gets first-piece stamp for operation.
• Tooling: Recognizes that tool wear has occurred. Adjusts tool offsets as necessary. Identifies and builds tooling according to the tool sheet. Establishes tool heights. Identifies correct tool versus the tool sheet and changes the tool in the machine
• CNC Program: Reads CNC program line-by-line to follow tools paths
• Manual Inspection: Uses standard hand tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and hard gages to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications. Uses any specialty inspection device (ex: vision system) required in each machining cell
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM): Loads part onto CMM and operates CMM to ensure that parts were fabricated within specifications
• Quality System & Documentation: Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and quality plans to understand inspection requirements. Fills out Quality System paperwork and enters data into computer as necessary
• Planning & Scheduling: Operates more than 1 machine at the same time, as required
• Training: Trains other employees on the basics of operating equipment on which employee is fully competent
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Notifies more senior machining employees, engineers, or supervisors when problems arise.
• Process Design & Development: No responsibilities
• Repairs & Reworks: No responsibilities

Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity
• Safety and security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Vocational Technical High School or Community College Advanced Manufacturing Certificate graduate preferred; Equivalent combination of education and experience

Company Culture

• Together by Choice
• Continuously Improve
• Walk the Talk
• Being the Best
• Customer Peace of Mind

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to communicate with other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to identify problems in a timely manner and resolve or notify more senior employee.
• Ability to work well in group situations.

Computer Skills

• Possess Basic Computer skills.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must 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.

Specific Vision Abilities

• Close vision and Depth perception.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Notes

• ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success.
• All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.