Machine Operator

Position Summary:

The basic function of the Machine Operator is to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine process, materials, equipment, and sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and saws.
• Operate and adjust semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Thoroughly deburr parts.
• Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
• Check parts for conformance and specifications.
• Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely operate machines and other required tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of drilling, boring and milling, turning etc.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
• Computer literate.
• Flexibility to work inside of a fast pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Six months to one year related experience and/or training or education.
• Preferred: Two year CNC degree.

Physical Demands Include:

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.
• Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position.

Work Environment:

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

PPE Requirements:

• Safety glasses or side shields
• Close-toed or Steel-toed shoes/boots

Why Geater?

Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, Geater has just the opportunity for you!

The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.

What do we have to offer?

• $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
• 401K Company Match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!