Machine Operator
Summary:
- Location: Parsippany, NJ
- Duration: 12 Months
- Observe company safety rules and regulations.
- Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals.
- Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.
- Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.
- Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices, or holding fixtures.
- Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment, and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments.
- Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current, and electrode feed rate according to information on charts and operation sheets.
- Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on work piece.
- Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation.
- Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.
- Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts and record all necessary quality information.
- Move completed work pieces to outgoing area and from incoming area for next operation.
- Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift.
- Train and assist other operators as required.
- Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
- Maintain company production and quality standards.
- Report unusual problems or conditions to manager.
- Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output.
- Keep track of time spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system.
- Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations.
- Perform production, quality, and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.
- Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Background in machine operation, assembly, or equipment maintenance.
- Comfortable working with tools and following manufacturing work instructions.
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and gowns.
- Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekend shifts.
- Shop math skills.
- Previous experience using precision measuring tools.
- Able to work with computerized shop floor tools and basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation.
- Strong communication skills, including verbal and written skills.
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