Tends one or more machine tools, special purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metal work pieces to specifications on a production basis by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up machine to machine castings to specifications.
• Loads proper program into machine for specified operation of casting.
• Applies proper jaws or fixture to chuck to hold castings or metal work pieces.
• Lifts castings manually, or using hoist and secures workpiece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
• Checks part for excentricity.
• Starts machine, engages feeds, and observes operation.
• Inspects and measures machine pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine. Adjusts machine using machine offsets.
• Replaces worn machine accessories such as tools, bars, or inserts.
• Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.
• Cleans parts as needed.
• Inspects parts for porosity or foreign matter.
• Deburrs all sharp edges.
• Cleans machines parts.
• Adds coolant, grease, and oil to machine as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

There are no certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read measuring instruments and depth perception to judge distances.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud from machinery.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Three to six months related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.