Machine Operator

**GENERAL FUNCTION**:The MACHINE OPERATOR operates machine to cut and fabricate metal products.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Machine variety of parts utilizing one or more of the following type of equipment: band saw, drop saw, drilling machines and other conventional machines in the shop area.- Studies and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces.- Clean and remove burrs from parts using various tools.- Measures and verifies specifications by measuring completed component.- Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities. Report all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.- Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel to for assignments and to resolve quality issues.- Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventive maintenance function on equipment.- Moves parts to next operation.- May perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.**QUALIFICATIONS**- Basic knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an basic understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.- Basic knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bar, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used in various machines.- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.- Must be able to communicate in English (both oral and written).- Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and trigonometry for the purpose calculating material fabrication.- Team-player.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**- Machine Shop or Mechanical Technology graduate.- 1-2 years direct experience in operating conventional machines.