Senior Machine Operator at JMG

Brief Description

Supervise cutting & bending section of production line. Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Inspect and monitor machines on a regular basis during the entire shift and adjust the speed of the machine as well as loading it with materials.

Duties

• Plan and study work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials specification, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret design specification and ensure that a correct part is been cut and bent with the correct dimensions while meeting quality standards.
• Document daily production of target achieved.
• Program Laser/Punch machine by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tools register offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Manufacture metal products using machines that employ laser and computerized equipment.
• Coordinate and Operate Plasma cutting machine, punch machines and Laser machines.
• CAD/CAM programming for CNC Machines using LANTEK EXPERT, LVD CADMAN and CNC Laser CAD.
• Confirm weekly plan material availability.
• Monitoring consumable usage, tooling list, ensure availability and fit for purpose.
• Modify parts and other jobs assigned.
• Prepare for and participate in Inventory control and audit.
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces adhere to company standards.
• Always pay attention to the machine to ensure that it is working properly.
• Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Understand the details of the product to be manufactured, such as the product size used.
• Pay attention to time constraints as projects need to be completed in a timely and quality manner.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying company technicians of needed repairs with the support of the maintenance crew.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Document actions, by completing production and quality logs.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Take measurement; detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Follow the company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure Health and safety procedures are followed and to maintain all quality systems to meet my production targets.
• Coordinate training, coach, develop employees and ensure safe working environment.
• Take up IMS responsibilities such as reporting unsafe act, condition, or procedure in the workplace, participating in fire or emergency drill at work, participating in incident reporting and investigation when necessary and adherence to Company policies

Competencies

• Exceptional mechanical aptitude aimed at controlling and operating complex machinery.
• Knowledge of safe machine practice standards
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
• Sound technical skills and ability to fix problems with any type of machinery.
• Knowledge of maintaining and upgrading different machines
• Ability to work with schematics and comprehend complex technical instructions and blueprints.
• Good command over CAD and CAM technologies
• Able to monitor and assess performance of machinery and make needed adjustments.
• Adherence to quality standard with strong attention to details
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and equipment.
• Strong team player
• Able to lead and inspire others.
• Strong dexterity and physical stamina
• Strong computer skills

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or its equivalent. Certified in Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and/or any other relevant certification is a plus. Min 7-8 years of proven work experience as Machine Operator in a manufacturing/industrial environment.