Laborer and Machine Operator

Job description

Description Job Summary: To set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill or Milling Machine for production of rolls, shafts, etc. Tools and Equipment: Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, Milling Machine, cutting tools, calipers, rules, micrometers, gauges, indicators, wrenches and other ordinary hand tools. Working Procedures: - Receives numerical tape programs, work orders, prints and instructions from Foreman. - Locates work piece, hooks for and directs Crane man in positioning piece in machine and transferring finished piece from machine to storage. Turns roll end for end as required. - Sets up machine for various size rolls as required by adjusting tail stock, head stock jaws, roll clamping, v-blocks, roller rest, indicate or layout, insert proper tape in tape reader, profile attachment, etc. - Sets up and operates machine tools, adjusting stops, feeds and speeds, numerical tape controls, etc., for operations being machined. - Checks and records forging or roll dimensions, stock and run out. Compare with print dimensions. - May operate tape control lathe under semi-automatic control. - Performs attendant functions as required in obse...