Wood Machine Operator jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Multi-Machine Operator

• Sets-up and operates production machinery, and other items similar in nature.
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions and secures tool in tool holder (chuck, collet or tool post),
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers or fixtures.
• Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relations to each other, and set specified feeds, speeds and depth of cut.
• Changes holding fixtures, tools, and tool holders. Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed.
• Adjusts speeds and feeds.
• Changes dull or broken tooling.
• Load and unload parts from machinery.
• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.
• Replenish coolant reservoir.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications. Maintains quality standards, checking and recording dimension and or specifications as needed; notify supervisor of any defective product or processes.
• Moves materials, parts, tool and containers.
• Notify’s supervisor regarding difficulties with tool and materials or malfunctions of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Basic blue print reading
• Ability to read/write in English
• High school diploma or GED
• Authorized to work in the US