MACHINE OPERATOR 4 2ND SHIFT

Summary:

A person in the position usually reports to an area supervisor, who reports to the Manufacturing ClearSpan Manager or Weld Manager.  A Machine Operator 4 is responsible for programming the Sheet Laser, Tube Laser, Plasma, Robots, CNC and other machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet all of the criteria as a Machine Operator 1, 2 and 3.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces and machining parameters.  Must have an understanding of principals of tolerances.
• Produce machined parts by programming, setting up and operating at least one of the machines of the following group: CNC, sheet laser, tube laser, robots, plasma, sheer, brake press or other machinery my maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Keep accurate records in E10 and other areas.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of cutting tool feeds, speeds and tool life.
• Set-up and program prove-outs and optimizing programs for simple parts.
• Program mills, plasma, sheet and tube lasers, CNC, plasma, robots and enter instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math.
• Value self-leadership by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify the root-cause of a quality related issue in a systematic fashion.
• Ability to program machines to produce simple parts meeting print specifications.
• Be willing to teach co-workers whether formal and informal training.
• Make recommendations on fixtures that increase productivity, repeatability or quality of parts produced.
• Maintain specifications by observing machine operations, troubleshooting processes and adjusting and reprogramming controls.
• Change fixtures out as necessary on the machines.
• Read and understand blueprints and other shop specifications/drawings.
• Load and unload material and set up machines for standard and for special production runs.
• Accurately use micrometers, calipers, gauges and other measuring devices.
• Promote ESAPCO and build a positive team environment with co-workers.
• Clean and maintain area and floor space containing the machines.
• Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

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.

• One year of machine operation preferred
• Must be able to program all of the machines listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Knowledge of general N/C and other machine protocol and manufacturing methods
• Knowledge of safety requirements and OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of corporate production methods and safety procedures
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, schematics and read a tape measure
• Ability to program and s