What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machine Operator position at Vitex Extrusion?
Job Summary:
2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am
3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:00am
Departments: Lathe and Milling
Vitex machine operators produce a variety of precision metal parts primarily from Aluminum, using computer numerically-controlled (CNC) machine tools such as Vertical and Horizontal Milling Machines as well as Conventional, Multi-Op and Swiss Style Lathes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review blueprints and/or written specifications for a job
- Write programs and apply machine tool math
- Understand and monitor the feed rate and speed of machine
- Set-up controls and make the cuts to make machined parts
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Ensure machine is working properly through standard preventative maintenance procedures
and to make certain machine is properly feeding, cutting, cooling and lubricating part while in
operation - Utilize specialized inspection tools to check tolerances
- Understand and maintain QC procedures
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Work within a visual Lean Manufacturing Environment/System; maintain as clean and safe
work environment - Understand and follow all ISO procedures
- Must follow procedures and execute tasks assigned by Team Leader
- Must comply with ALL Company code of conduct, safety and procedural rules and regulations
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- A High School Diploma or GED Preferred
- Tasks require standing and walking 100% of the time; lifting, reaching, and repetitive motion
- Tasks require use of hand tools and power tools
- Tasks require clear close vision for inspection of parts
- Tasks require lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must work in a safe and reliable manner.
- Must be able to work as a team player
Core Competencies:
- Team Player
- Quality of Work
- Skills Knowledge
- Work Area Orderliness