Buffing and Polishing Set-Up Operator jobs in Maryland

Description

Position Summary

Sets up and operates CNC equipment while maintaining quality and required tolerances. This includes mills, drills, and other machinery.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Loads tools, offsets, pallets, and programs into various machines
• Lifts metal stock or work pieces manually, and positions/secures them in machines using fasteners and hand tools
• Confirms conformance of finished work, using measuring and inspection tool, as necessary
• Inspects work produced without assistance by using micrometer; calipers, CMM, optical comparator, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications
• Makes tool/machine offsets accurately and understands tool wear, changing tools as necessary
• Adjusts speeds and feeds manually at the control panel
• Identifies and addresses minor issues with set ups
• Provides clear instructions on how to run required parts
• Possesses a keen sense of urgency to meet or exceed daily quotas
• Reports production/scrap numbers accurately both in written and verbal forms
• Trains CNC Operator Level 2 employees
• Maintains a clean, organized workstation that supports 6S methodology
• Informs supervisor of any issues with operation of equipment, safety concerns, or quality issues
• Wears proper PPE at all times and conforms to all safety rules and regulations
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• HAAS or vertical mill experience, preferred
• Prior experience with CNC set ups, required
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints, use/read precise measuring tools, and perform general math calculations
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally

Educational & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred