Produces machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintains quality and safety standards; keeps records and maintains equipment supplies by performing the following duties.
Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
Interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances
Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.
Anticipates needed stock.
Sets tool registers, offsets, compensations, and conditional switches
Calculates requirements including basic math and adjusting three and four- jaw chicks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers.
Loads machine by lifting stock into position.
Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards
Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations
Take measurements
Detecting malfunctions
Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications