OVERVIEW
 
 Setup, adjust and operate vertical, horizontal, manual and numerical control machines to machine a diversified line of special or standard parts to close tolerance and finish dimensions.
 
  
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
  
 - Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, set up sheets or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
 - Sets up machining equipment, changes tools and fixtures, tooling, etc., necessary to make setups. Orders tools as required.
 - Receives instructions from supervisor, blue prints, engineering routines, product drawings and setup sheets.
 - Cuts length, face bevel, bore and turn O.D. and I.D., typically works to tolerances of .005.
 - Checks and records dimension as required.
 - Uses hand tools, vertical, horizontal, CNC lathes, manual turret lathes, engine lathes and drill presses.
 - Checks work with scales, gages, micrometers, verniers, protractors, calipers and other measuring instruments as required.
 - As required, grinds and repairs production cutting tools saws and drills.
 - Makes tool bits, cuts shanks, and grinds clearance.
 - Maintains supply of sharpened tools and saw in designated areas.
 - Receives stores and disburses such materials and supplies as needed for operations.
 - Maintains tool records.
 - Verifies conformance of finished product to specifications.
 - Takes and records data required by SPC procedures.
 - Must be able to check dimensions to tolerances from .005" to .002".
 - As required, train's employees to perform setups and to operate various machines.
 - Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
 - Other duties as assigned
 
  
 
  
 
COMPETENCIES:
 
 
  
 - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
 - Ability to write simple correspondence.
 - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
 - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
 - Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
 - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
 - Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
 - Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
 - Occasionally required to climb or balance.
 - Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
 
  
 
  
 
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
 
 
  
 - High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
 - Or one to three months related experience and/or training;
 - Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
  
 
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