CNC Operator - Shaping / Turning (3rd Shift)
KomatsuAbout the role
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
The CNC Operator - Shaping / Turning will be involved with, but not limited to:
- Gear Shapers: Operates gear shaper, places piece on machine manually or with the aid of the overhead crane. Indicate piece with dial indicator, set machine using set up sheets in system and selecting and changing gears.
- CNC Live Spindle Vertical Turning Centers: Operates CNC vertical turning centers, presets and loads tools in changer locations as specified in program, places work piece on machine table manually or hitches properly and loads with a Jib crane or floor operated overhead crane, selects proper chucking jaws or fixture, aligns and indicates work piece on table.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Operates Gear Shapers (Gleason / Fellows), CNC Live Spindle Vertical Turning Centers (FIVES formerly G&L), performing all machining operations on these machine tools.
- Operates machine under keyboard control either CNC or manually when necessary. Uses Probe to inspect, gather data, and analyze data, then acts on results. Determines tool set length, qualifies size, location and depth and adjust parts reference. When a mistake is found in the program, notifies programming department to correct master program
- Review Schedule on cell PC (Computer) and determines next jobs to run and sequence. Secure drawing and program package including programming master, setup instructions, tooling list, etc. Determine sequence of operations, presets tools, load them in tool changer, spindle head, as specified, edits program manually as required.
- Performs close tolerance machining operations such as turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, boring, counter boring, spot facing, milling and shaping. Manually deburrs and inspects work pieces to print tolerances using, machine probe, manual inspection tools and gauges. Engraves and Identifies parts and fills out documentation as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must be able to communicate well within a team structure.
- Previous CNC Operation experience. Gearing experience preferred.
- Available for work approximately 40 hours per week.
- Ability to work 3rd Shift.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and be flexible.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality-always.
- Team oriented.
- May be asked to work weekends. Ability to work weekends when needed.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Starting wage is $31.38
- Shift premium Available for off shift roles.
- Vacation and personal time after 6 months of service.
- Insurance after 75 days of service.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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