Secondary Operator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance including lathes.
• Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances. Measure and lay out work pieces.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.
• Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance.
• Cross train in other complementary skills, seek endorsements, and move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills needed to support production requirements.
• Maintain a high degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.
• Lift 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.
• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical or horizontal), mills and balance machines.
• Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process - Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder.
• Perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts.
• Perform manual machining duties in a shop setting.
• Communicate job progress to supervisors and customers as needed in a positive, supportive, and timely manner.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE

• Hand tools
• Manual lathes
• Balancing Machines

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Understand and support Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Detail oriented.
• CNC background a plus but not currently necessary for the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.