Production / Machine Operators

Key responsibilities
• Prepares and operates Haas Horizontal Machining Center to perform various machine functions, such as cutting,
drilling, milling, reaming, boring and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces, utilizing knowledge of
machine tool capabilities, machinability of materials and shop math.
• Reads and follows blueprints, planning sheets, sketches and related technical data to determine tooling
requirements, set up procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.

Basic Qualifications
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments, and work piece on machine.
• Selects and installs cutting tools in machine spindle.
• Enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed instructions from database.
• Calculates and sets machine controls to position spindle in relationship to work piece and to regulate factors, such
as cutting depth, speed, feed and coolant flow.
• Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stops machine to change cutting tools and setup according to required machining sequence or to measure parts
for conformance to blueprint specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Operates machine manually to perform nonautomated functions and when automatic programming is faulty or
machine malfunctions.
• Discuss control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
• Clean machine, tooling and parts.
• Perform machine maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.