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DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe Manual Machine Operator will be responsible for operating manual machines to produce high-quality metal parts according to specifications. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machining processes.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESFollows all environmental health and safety (EHS) policies, practices, protocols, and regulations. Proactively addresses any potential EHS issues and reports any unsafe conditions. Sets a positive example regarding EHS and a safety-first culture.Maintains a clean and orderly (6S) work area and equipment to ensure a safe and productive work environment and quality products.Pursues continuous improvement by suggesting, implementing, and supporting solutions/strategies to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and improve the operation, and decrease downtime; participates in continuous improvement activities and projects, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.Set up and operate manual machines, such as lathe or hobb, to perform a series of machining operations such as turning, boring, threading, facing, grinding, drilling, and tapering on round metal bars.Work from complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications, job orders, tooling instructions, and standard charts to obtain necessary specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and tooling instructions.Make required adjustments to machinery to compensate for material tooling, machine, or program conditions.Troubleshoot and resolve various types of operating difficulties, recommend corrective action on process failures within the department.Determine correct cutting tool to use to achieve required dimensions and finish tolerances.Inspect parts throughout the machining process to ensure conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, and other associated measurement tools.Complete necessary records, including inspection reports.General Responsibilities:Performs other responsibilities as assigned and/or as needed to support company objectives.Meets on-site attendance requirements.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSWork Experience:2 years experience running lathe equipment.1 year experience operating manual turning or milling machines.Education and Skills:High School Diploma or GED required.Ability to read, understand, and interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, etc.Ability to properly use micrometers, verniers, calipers, and tape measures to determine tolerances required.Ability to hold tight tolerances within .001.Ability to use basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as required.Familiarity with cutting tools; their applications and uses; and other tools associated with lathing equipment and machine work.Familiarity with required hand tools; their applications and uses; and safe handling requirements.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to perform the following physical demands with or without accommodation:Position may require person to be on their feet for 8-10 hours standing or walking in a heavy manufacturing environment, constantly performing regularly scheduled maintenance duties.Ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds infrequently.Ability to safely operate forklift, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.Ability to see and hear in order to perform the functions of this position.Ability to speak, write, and understand English fluently.Sitting I, Standing F, Walking F, Lifting up to 30lbs I, Bending F, Climbing I, Fine Motor Skills FBased on an 8-hour DayInfrequently (I) 1-5%Occasionally (O) 6-33%Frequently (F) 34-66%Constantly (C) 67-100% #J-18808-Ljbffr