Machine Operator II

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.

LOCATION

Allentown, PA 18109

COMPENSATION

$22.50 -$27.50 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

2nd Shift. 2pm-10pm

CONTRACT TERM

1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW –Machine Operator II

As a Machine Operator you will work at the Allentown, PA, a manufacturing plant and operate a variety of production equipment and tooling. You will also have ownership of safety, compliance, quality, and productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform machining operations, fast hole drilling, graphite shaping on metal castings, forgings and bar stock according to specifications and set-up instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods.

- Study blueprint and set-up instructions to determine machining required, dimensional specifications, work procedures and methods. Determine tool lengths, maintain tool change list and program measuring adjustments.

- Install work holding devices such as blocks and tooling on table of machine using hand tools. Lift work piece on table manually or with other material handling equipment and position and secure work piece on machine table or in holding device.

- Select and install tooling, place electrodes in automatic-tool-changer (if required) in sequence specified on process sheet.

- Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts. Check program at start of each shift.

- Inspect first-run piece, maintain measured dimension list. Record and inspect key dimensions for conformance to specifications using micrometer and precision dial gauges.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

- High school diploma or GED

- Minimum 1 year of experience operating EDM/CNC/ECM or tooling production or equivalent.

- Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.

- Know how to read blueprint drawings

- Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision tools

- Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform

machining operations

- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.