CNC VTL Operator

Company: Galaxy Technologies
Location: Winfield
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Purpose: Creates quality products by setting up and operating CNC VTL machinery. Works under general supervision. Essential Functions include the following; other duties may be assigned. Obtains information for upcoming jobs by communicating with programmers, tool makers, and opposite shift regarding specifications, potential issues, tie-in details, and work order numbers. Prepares to run job by locating, prepping, and setting up machine, tools, tooling, cutters, parts, fixtures, and materials. Finishes backup work orders. Manufactures new parts by obtaining materials, prints, and programs; setting up parts and tools; writing, editing, and loading program; running part per print, model, program, or tool maker instructions; ensuring machine is running correctly; obtains part layout; removing part; deburring and cleaning part; labeling part; and removing tooling. Ensures job accuracy by reading blueprints, verifying dimensions, checking parts per print dimension, editing programs, editing feeds and speeds, proving programs. Maintains electronic information by backing up programs, tapes, and CNC files. Generates data via shop floor programming for CNC equipment lacking data. Improves production quality, efficiency, and timeliness by modifying programs and revising production notes and tapes. Conducts machine maintenance by identifying needed repairs, filling and/or replacing fluids, checking lubrication lines, cleaning and/or replacing filters, checking hoses, and cleaning machinery. Completes machine maintenance sheet. Maintains quality standards by reworking jobs to meet specifications. Records machine time by logging hours the machine has been powered on. Maintains inventory by ordering supplies for machines and materials for jobs. Maintains personal precision tools by inspecting, calibrating, repairing and ordering tooling. Becomes familiar with the quality system requirements as it pertains to the department. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Secures tools, materials and equipment at end of day. Contributes to team effort by actively participating in team meetings. Additional Responsibilities as needed. Provides assistance to coworkers and other departments. Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year machine shop or other related experience generally required. Ability to sufficiently communicate detailed information to coworkers and management. Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, coworkers and management. Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, procedure manuals and job instructions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to use hand and power tools. Ability to operate computer and computer software, to include Microsoft Office products. Ability to use hoist and forklift. Ability to use precision tools, as I.D. and O.D. micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators and scales. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment is usually a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is frequently high. The work environment frequently requires the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, eye protection and foot protection.

Keywords: Galaxy Technologies, Wichita , CNC VTL Operator, Other , Winfield, Kansas