Overview
Set-up Operator (Swiss Style & or Conventional Lathe) is capable and responsible for using an existing program and layout to produce a finished product. This position is responsible for setting up and operating machines for existing products. Once the machine is running, they will operate the machine or assign it to an Operator. Shop is comprised of Citizen and Miyano machines
2nd Shift works 4 tens: Monday thru Thursday 3:00pm - 1:30am.
Duties and Responsibilities are:
o Review schedule and identify when a job needs to be setup.
o Interpret setup instructions and documentation for existing products.
o Set up the machine with the required materials i.e. tooling, programs, instructions, attachments, fixtures, programs, etc..
o Complete first piece runoff, ensuring setup, order of operations, clearances, and tolerances are correct.
o Perform first piece approval on work pieces.
Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Minimum 3yr + Set-up Operator
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those are often required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Sit or Stand for up to 10 hours.
- Fine motor skills needed to operate gages.
- Near Vision — the ability to see details at close range (within arm’s length).
- Auditory Attention — the ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
- Hearing Sensitivity — the ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (85dB - 100dB) for extended periods, therefore, hearing protection is usually required.
- Non-slip footwear (for use in an oily environment) is strongly recommended, as it is regularly slippery.
