Machine Operator jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates all machinery in the machine shop including lathe, mill, drill press, saws, horizontal boring, to perform machining operations such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, cutting, broaching, and reaming metal work pieces. Completes daily housekeeping to ensure a clean, safe work area. Completes all work in a safe manner with quality and productivity in mind by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES include the following. Performs other duties as required

Excellent attendance/reliability and willing to work overtime when necessary according to the contract guidelines.

Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Keep work area clean, work in safe manner and comply with plant safety rules and regulations at all times.

Responsible for the quality of parts you produce and responsible for reporting any nonconforming parts to Supervisor immediately.

Complete scheduled work and tasks within time allotted or if unable to, Supervisor must be notified.

Maintains a good working relationship with his/her fellow associates and supervisor and keeps his/her supervisor advised of all situations within the work area.

Report any machine, tooling, fixture problems to Supervisor immediately.

Recommend proposals for improving products, processes, systems, productivity and work environment (Continuous Improvement Process).

Responsible for following lockout/tagout procedure.

Participate in required OSHA training and other safety training as required.

Continuously increase the manufacturing capability production process.

Perform set up requirements, locate parts correctly, adjust and operate machines in correct sequence to perform precision machining operations.

Starts machine and observes operation, making one or more trial passes with manual control before engaging feed.

Ability to use precision measuring equipment and knowledge of machine programs. Knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines. Responsible to make recommendations on required tooling.

Write new programs and modify existing programs to meet requirements of processes. Program and ability to machine tight tolerance parts. Proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and 100% inspection of quality parts for conformance to specifications.

Studies machining instructions, sample parts, blueprint drawings, process sheet, manuals, specifications, layout on workpiece to determine dimensions, tolerances, machining required, sequence of operation, tooling, feed, and speed rate. Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.

Moves controls to set feeds, speeds, and depth of cut, and to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other, verifying position visually, with instruments, and by reading dials.

Verifies dimensions of machined workpiece with such measuring instruments as micrometers, telescoping gauges, vernier calipers, and dial indicators. Works to tolerance of plus or minus 0.001 inch.

Operates tracing attachment to duplicate contours from templates or models. Operates machine with automatic positioning controls.

Lays out reference lines and machining locations on workpiece, according to blueprints. Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.

Set up saws as required. Can identify raw materials properly and use appropriate measuring tools when required.

Saws material as required according to specifications using the most efficient means

Operates manufacturing computer system in relation to timecard and shop order data entry. Performs daily maintenance and troubleshoots machines to ensure proper performance.

Follows established procedures for accurate inventory control.

Performs work within labor standards for job assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, written work instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Involves physical activity, which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift

and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Offer will be contingent on a pre-employment drug screening.