Senior Machine Operator

Overview

Operator multiple machines to fabricate good quality metal and plastic components by operating a variety of metal cutting machine tools and do so safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Produces parts from raw materials in bar or flat forms, casting and forging materials, ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics using various machine tools, assorted hand tools, measuring devices, tool steels and carbides.
• Operates a variety of machine tools, working from blueprints, sketches, specifications and oral instructions to procure tools, jobs, and fixtures.
• Shapes and threads parts to meet manufacturing tolerances by skillfully using a variety of standard hand tools and measuring instruments successfully.
• Selects feeds and speeds for cutting operations on a wide variety of materials.
• Grinds or dresses own cutting tools, make necessary machine shop mathematical computations as well as utilize charts, tables, standard data sets, and equipment manuals for various machines.
• Completes all proper and necessary steps to set up own machine, working from blueprints and instructions to perform shaping and threading of parts to manufacturing tolerances and self-inspects parts to ensure all specifications are met before sending parts to the next downstream process and performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Follows safety policies and initiatives and is responsible for own safety, reports unsafe working conditions and hazards in a timely manner, participates in Corrective and Preventative Safety initiatives and investigations of incidents as well as maintains a clean, orderly work area, ensuring TDW safety standards are maintained.

Experience

• 3-5 years of pipeline equipment manufacturing role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and work to manufacturing tolerances.
• Knowledge of variety of tools and equipment such as engine and turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses, CNC machines and assorted hand tools.
• Ability to make necessary machine shop math computations.
• Ability to perform unassisted set-ups as well as ability to set up feeds, speeds and tools.
• Ability to use all precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, to perform in-process inspection of own work.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing, as well as the ability to work in various positions such as kneeling, crouching, bending, stooping, squatting or lying down to monitor and/or make machine adjustments or retrieve materials from different machines or processes.
• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects and operate machine controls.
• Visual and auditory skills for monitoring machine operations, reading gauges, and identifying defects; hearing to respond to machine sounds and alarms.
• Ability to move efficiently around workstations and sometimes into tight spaces or high platforms as well as reach overhead or across work areas to adjust settings or handle products.
• Technical Proficiency: Capacity to operate complex machinery, which may require multitasking and quick response to changes.
• Awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sustain physical activity over an entire shift, which may involve repetitive motions or moderate physical exertion.
• Potential use of manufacturing machinery such as carts, pallet jacks, forklifts or conveyors, which may require training and certification.

*These requirements can vary depending on the specific type of equipment used or job scope