Secondary Operator

Job description

- Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance including lathes. - Read and interpret specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed. - Compute dimensions and tolerances. Measure and lay out work pieces. - Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. - Troubleshoot, debug and modify to achieve expected performance. - Cross train in other complementary skills, seek endorsements, and move between production assignments that utilize multiple skills needed to support production requirements. - Maintain a high degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision. - Lift 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday. - 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. - Perform machining operations as it relates to production of manufactured parts. - Perform man...