Machine Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION:                                                                                   This position is responsible for understanding and overseeing the quality production of all the parts created by the machine.  It also involves the upkeep and maintenance of the area that encompasses the machine itself.  They also coordinate and work closely with the other shift operators to determine any needs that may arise regarding changeover. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Understands the basic start up and shut down of the machine.
2. Responsible for implementing the training aspects of the machine in conjunction with the supervisor.
3. Extensive understanding of the CNC programming computer and with an understanding of how to locate and maneuver through the programs needed to operate.
4. Extensive understanding of all codes prevalent to the machine and its programs.
5. Understanding the quality process and when it is required to change a blade and or the process required to re-order a blade or sharpen.
6. Understanding and having the mechanical ability to change a saw blade, drill bit or flush mill blade when required to do so.
7. Ability to communicate with QA in the case a need arises to review a part or quality issue.
8. Understand the glue pot and how to clean that as well as its rollers.
9. Has a complete understanding of how the self-lubricating mechanism works on the machine.
10. Has a basic understanding of all the maintenance (basic) for the machine.
11. Complete understanding of all quality guidelines.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete understanding of the importance of end of shift cleaning of the machine and general maintenance. Excellent inter-shift communication skills so at time of changeover the machine can be turned over to the next shift in complete working shape or the understanding of status of work load and or machine.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:
1. Continuous communication between all shifts. Excellent knowledge of the Metric system and also fluent with a caliper and metric tape as well. Ability to read CAD drawings a plus. Ability to enter all ECO’s and put in maintenance requests. Fluent with the JC computer system a plus or the ability to learn.
2. Ability to push or pull from 50-150 lbs. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
3. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
4. Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High School education preferred but not necessary.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with excellent computer skills.
3. 2 years of prior experience on a CNC machine.
3. Good knowledge of our support system such as fourth shift.
4. Knowledge of the suite of Microsoft products a help. Office, Excel etc.