Advanced CNC Set-up\\Operator

at Mechanical Devices Co. Inc. in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements. Can find correct locations in machine tool program to do a “re-start” correctly. Can load any program from supervisors work station to any machine controller in their work area. Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or in fixture. Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet. Depresses buttons, and starts machining operation on one or more machine tools simultaneously. Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts. Turns dials and switches to override control and correct machine performance after authorization from area supervisor. Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications. Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic controlled cycles to shorten changeover time. Pre-sets tools before positioning them in machine. Maintain clean and neat work area , including machine and floor . Required to have machine , floor and work area clean at the start of on coming shift. Operator required to fill out time cards ,process sheets ,tub cards completely and accurately and complete reject tags on all nonconforming material and place in proper location by the end of their shift.