1_PRIMARY OPERATOR - LVL3

Primary Operator Level 3

Micro

24/7, D

Hourly E

Matt Kellogg

Position Summary:

At this level the associate is able to perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or support. They are able to recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

•Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to:  machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown.

• Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures.

• Complete records and forms.

• Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards.

• Clean chips from tooling and parts.

• Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor.

• Preset tooling as required.

• Set-up parts, process and machine as required.

• Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance.

• Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes.

• Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations.

• Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking.

• Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

•High school diploma or equivalent

•External: Minimum of 30 months of applicable machining experience.

•Internal: Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator

•Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment

•Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace.

•Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting. 

•Operate machine: that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers.

•Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.