Machine Operator - 1st shift

• Sets up and operates CNC milling machines, to machine metallic work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, and traveler.
• Multitasking ability to maintain operating 2 machines or more at a time
• Reads and interprets engineering specifications and shop orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
• Applies knowledge of machining methods: Reads traveler for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions, such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Review Job Traveler to analyze all required steps to ensure all production procedures are followed.
• Selects, positions, and secures dies, blades, cutters, and fixtures onto machine, using rule, square, shims, templates, hand tools, and built-in gauges.
• Positions and clamps stops, guides, and turntables.
• Moves controls to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
• Positions work piece against stops and guides or aligns layout marks with dies or cutting blades manually or using hoist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years of CNC machine operating experience required
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MIGHT HAVE:

• Strong knowledge and experience with Fanuc and Haas controls
• 5 axis setup 1-2 years, and use of TCC
• Knowledge of Mold making 2 years experience a plus
• Mastercam programming experience a plus
• Mold Polishing Experience a plus