Machinist Operator I at Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, Tennessee

Job Description:

This position is primarily responsible for operating a computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; and maintaining equipment and supplies. Essential Functions: • Read blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). • Sets-up mills and lathes by installing tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices • Loads or feeds mechanism by lifting stock into position. • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces. • Maintains specifications by observing milling, drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread cutting operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions. • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs. Required: • General math skills with the ability to understand measuring/measurement concepts and their applications. • Familiarity with basic tools of measuring and when to use for inspection of parts. • Must be organized, detail oriented. • Ability to read and use micrometer and calipers. • Standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs. • Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment. • Work Safely in the Manufacturing Production Environment. • Follow detailed verbal / written assembly instructions, processes, and procedures. • Read and understand work orders and assembly instructions. • Prepare and assemble materials and parts in a manufacturing production environment. • Move, process, and organize materials and manufactured products. • Perform quality control checks and verification of work order specifications. • Properly fill out basic forms, reports, and label products correctly. • Communicates and works effectively with others. • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor. • Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions. Education & Experience: • High School Diploma or GED. • CNC Machining Certification preferred. • Experience in G-Code and/or Conversational Programming preferred. • Experience in CAD/CAM Nesting Software preferred. • 3 or more years operating and S/U experience on CNC equipment. • Experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing type environment. • Experience with DMG Mori CNC machines and HAAS is a plus.


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