Swiss Machine Operator

Title: Swiss Machine Operator

 Job Summary:

Swiss Machine Operator performs all tasks necessary to produce parts that meet all quality requirements of the department and job order documentation. This includes maintenance and inspection duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Verifies all shop order documentation matches the Job Order, Print, Setup and Offset Sheets.
• Monitors the production of parts from all operating machines so they meet quality requirements. Identifies and corrects tool wear conditions.
• Follows quality procedure and uses current method of measuring parts. 
• Works with the department programmer and/or supervisor on part and process    development for continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Performs a thorough clean out of the machine at the end of the run to prevent material cross contamination.
• Records any pertinent notes on the set-up sheet requiring investigation by the   department programmer and/or supervisor for process or program modifications.
• Maintains the machines for clean, safe operation by the machine operator. This includes fluid levels and concentrations where appropriate.
• Keeps tooling and workstation area neat and orderly.
• Performs any external set-up tasks available to minimize machine down time between set-ups.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares additional rod stock utilizing the department lathe.
• Cleaning of scrap turnings generated by the screw machines.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Responsible for notifying the department supervisor of any supply shortages, safety hazards, or machine related problems, requiring attention. 
• Performs sumping of equipment as required.
• Assists in the cleaning and handling of parts at the ultrasonic cleaning system.
• Maintain fluid levels in equipment for safe operation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe operation of Screw machines including all key functions of the control panel.
• Thorough understanding of machining process for the purpose of trouble shooting and correcting defects.
• Ability to work on more than one machine simultaneously taking advantage of cycle time to do other functions.
• Functional knowledge of MeasureLink.
• Ability to perform dimensional measurements utilizing Shadowgraphs, Micrometers, Calipers, Pin Gages, and Depth Gages.
• Thorough understanding of the shop order and QAP requirements.
• Understanding of specific customer requirements by use of blueprints and item QAP's.
• Ability to maintain all documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of M2M functions as they pertain to inventory transactions and labor ticket entry.
• Capable of making dependable judgement decisions of quality aspects not related to quantitative measurement.
• Ability to communicate with and participate with team members. 
• Ability to modify or sharpen tooling as required.

Education and Experience: 

• High school education
• Blueprint reading. Understanding of Geometric Tolerance.
• Good communication skills.
• Prior machine operator experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.