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.