Secondary Operator

Performs setup, calibration, maintenance including lathes.

Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed.

Compute dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces.

Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers.

Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance.

Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.

Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.

High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday.

Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods.

Operate conventional, manual lathes (vertical or horizontal), mills and balance machines.

Select proper tools and speeds for the machining process

Machine and fabricate parts using engine lathes, mills, and drill presses; occasionally may operate grinder.

Able to perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts.

Perform manual machining duties in a shop setting.

Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.

Communicate job progress to supervisor and customer as needed.