POSITION SUMMARY: The primary function of the Production Machinist is to operate production machines under the guidance and direction of the Set-Up Technician while diligently monitoring product quality.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position):
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. For assigned area and products:
- Power up machines and zero return axis to the home position.
- Follow prescribed quality procedures, identify all dimensions established at the machining operation, and check established dimensions using the in-process inspection sheet.
- Make offsets to tools or work positions to achieve dimensionally acceptable products.
- Understand surface finish requirements and change tools as needed to maintain the finish.
- Utilize shop travelers in production to verify correct material, size, quantity, and any additional notes or work instructions that differ from the customer print.
- Execute start-up procedures following machine crashes or major tool breakages.
- Support workplace organization efforts, including removing and storing fixtures, vices, and stops after jobs, replacing tooling and small tools in designated areas, and cleaning machines.
- Follow procedures for time reporting and scrap reporting via data collection to provide accurate job costing data.
- Adhere to prescribed safety procedures.