Summary/Purpose

Primary function is to operate and maintain adjustments of various process, manual or automated machines and manipulators in the high volume production of quality bearings.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Reads work instructions for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.
• Selects, positions, and secures cutting tools in tool holder (chuck, collet, or tool post).
• Turns valves / coolant lines to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and work piece.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, dimensional tolerances and visually inspects parts for non-conformance.
• Follow standard operating production procedures and work instructions. Perform work in a systematic manner when possible to insure all steps are carried out in proper sequence.
• Perform operational preventative maintenance according to schedules.
• Read dial indicators and other measuring devices to insure quality standards are met. If manufacturing process is causing quality issues, Machine Operator will stop production and consult with the Setup and Floor Supervisor.
• Assist Setup personnel during operation by giving information, making minor machine adjustments &/or tool settings.
• Record production results on an hourly basis.
• Perform quality checks and scrap as required.
• Properly disposition process rejects in appropriate areas.
• Responsible for all “5-S” and daily housekeeping on a daily basis.  Performs major cleanup as required.
• Follow and complete daily work assignments as directed by Setup Associates and Floor Supervisors.
• Associates are accountable on a daily basis to the Setup Associate and Floor Supervisors.
• Maintain Traceability records by recording component serial numbers.
• Ability to successfully operate multiple product areas (ex: turning, grinding and assembly).
• Determine causes of minor machine malfunction and make adjustments or repair in order for machine to process materials in accordance to specifications in a timely manner.
• Assist on changeover as required.
• Train other associates as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing setting which requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection and safety shoes with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of finish good baskets.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.