MACHINING TECH - Lathe - Wkd Shift (Three 12-Hr Shifts, Fr-Sun)
Job Title: Machining Technician
Department: Machine Shop
Reports to: Area Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY Sets up and operates various machines, primarily computer numerically controlled (CNC). Equipment may include, but is not limited to, CNC Press Brakes, CNC Machining Center, CNC Rollers, CNC lathes, plate cut, manual lathes, and manual drills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders for specification such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.
- Builds tooling and work holding devices to complete tasks.
- Performs setup processes per documented instructions and adjusts machine settings to provide the best quality part with the greatest efficiency.
- Reads and understands measuring tools such as angle and degree square.
- Utilizes measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measurers to verify product quality.
- Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, at times with overhead hoist.
- May operate CNC machines that have been previously programmed.
- Performs and documents level 1 TPMs
- Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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 and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.