Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirm that all safety devices are in place and operational.


• Program and run Bridgeport style manual machines, 2-3 axis with Proto-Trak controls


• Maintain log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.


• Select, position, and align tooling in machine tool holder to confirm they are secured.


• Sharpen and maintain tooling for peak performance; notify the supervisor of worn or broken tooling.


• Adjust to set specified pressure and tool clearance.


• Set cut dimensions using controls from print details.


• Position work piece against stops securely.


• Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the operation to assure quality and repeatability.


• Recommend tooling to perform the job more efficiently.


• Startup, operate and shut down manual milling machines following established procedures and all manufacturers’ safety requirements.


• Alert supervisor of any problems and suggests changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.


• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work-piece defects or machine malfunction.


• Maintain tooling inventory including consumables.


• Keep work area neat and orderly, including clean-up of metal chips.


• Maintain material storage and cutting fluid as required.


• Help manage workflow and materials within the machine shop.


• Notify the supervisor of worn or broken tooling.


• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Verify quantity, material type and thickness.


• Check for any material defects or damage.


• Verify correct orientation of all pieces.


• Check all size dimensions on first piece to verify correct tooling setup.