What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milling Operator - 2nd Shift 4 days - 8% Shift Differential position at Abrasive-Form, Inc.?
2nd shift work hours Monday Thursday 4:00pm - 2:30am, 8% shift differential pay
Abrasive Form is a world leader in high precision Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) machining. We manufacture turbine blades and vanes for many of the largest gas turbine manufactures and militaries around the world. We use high precision CNC milling, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and 3 and 5-axis creep feed and CBN grinding.
The Milling Operator has critical areas of responsibility for setup, selecting and mounting the appropriate cutting toolsand machining of parts on 3-axis and 5-axis grinding, and EDM equipment to meet our increasing customer demand. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, committed to safety for self and the team, hungry to learn and make improvement, a high standard for quality and process compliance, and a team player.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operates 3-axis Milling machines per customer specifications.
- Selecting and running CNC programs as well as checking that finished workpieces meet all specified dimensions and tolerances
- Monitor the machining processes and makes suggestions for process improvements in production, quality, and company performance.
- Complete fixture teardowns and machine set-ups as needed for a specified job.
- Proactively complete daily asset care requirements and subsequently escalate as needed maintenance issues to the immediate supervisor and maintenance team using established maintenance ticket process.
- Keep work area clean, organized, and free from clutter. The machine must be wiped down each shift.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year manufacturing experience in tight tolerance production.
- 3 axis milling required
- Strong math skills demonstrated through assessment during hiring process.
- Must be able to measure parts within tight tolerances.
- Must be able to read indicators and use tools as detailed above.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English for customer, job and equipment specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in operating 5 axis grinding machines
- experience in operating EDM machines.
- grinding experience
- 5S standards experience preferred.
- Prior experience working in aerospace manufacturing industry.
Physical Demands
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate machining equipment. Ability to load parts into a machine at or above waist height. Must be able to lift at least 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 50lbs. Ability to use a computer is preferred. Must be able to work on your feet in a manufacturing environment. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent lifting, twisting, standing, stooping, and bending.
Working Environment
Usual manufacturing environment with temperature fluctuations, noise from and interactions with equipment, and safety standards of PPE and practices required.
The job description listed should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
