Machine Operator III -2nd Shift

Operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines: lathes, grinders, milling machines and drill presses to machine complex metallic parts to exacting blueprint tolerances.

Supports operations and engineering by pre-setting, sharpening and building/repairing tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to 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.

• Monitor and adjust as needed to maintain quality parts within control limits for SPC.
• Aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform minor machine maintenance as needed.
• Operate various CNC machines (two to six axis machinery)
• Set up and adjust fixtures, cutting tools, and make tooling offsets on machines.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly as required by department.
• Aid in the training of production operators on the use of new CNC machine controls and tools.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Uses precision measuring instruments to perform first piece and in-process inspections for conformance to blueprint specifications, in accordance with inspection plans.
• Ability to use inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) as needed.
• Operate, clean, and calibrate CMM.
• Inspects tooling for damage or wear after production.
• Work with engineering to document/log any unplanned process or tooling changes.
• Knowledge of tool sharpening (geometry, methods and terminology)
• Pre-set and clean all tools to be used in production.
• Identify and report abnormal use of tooling.
• Identify and maintain proper levels of tooling.
• Be able to build tool assemblies from blueprints.
• Master and maintain preset machine.
• Confers with maintenance, engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Employees are expected to support training efforts as needed by machining departments.
• Responsible for quick turnaround support and potential rework when required.
• Collaborate and advise engineering team on design for manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to CNC Operators.
• Responsible for complete, accurate and compliant documentation.
• Comfortable working in an IATF/ISO environment and embrace/apply continuous improvement. 
• Make recommendations to engineers for potential enhancements.
• Identify normal vs. abnormal conditions and take immediate actions and escalate concerns.
• Ability to read and understand complex mechanical drawings or models and interpret drawings per Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.
• Pursue continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with team members, customers, support groups, and management. 
• Employees are expected to support machining departments and other areas of the facility as necessary to support production needs.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the machining departments and equipment to effectively assist the team in the achievement of daily goals, (CPU’s), and foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain 5S standards.
• Act in accordance with BorgWarner’s Beliefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety, Health and Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive motion activities including but not limited to loading machines, unloading machines, standing, lifting, loading/unloading carts.
• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.

Key Competencies
 

• Safety
• Judgement/Decision Making
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Attendance
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work
• High sense of urgency 
• Self-starter

Education:  High School diploma/GED or basic skills assessment required.

Experience: 

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