Machine Operator

Overall Purpose:   The Machine Operator B will set up and operate most vertical and horizontal milling machines, automatic and manual drill presses, vapor hone, and punch presses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up machines within the cell
• Perform First Article Inspections
• Inspect parts
• Complete daily paperwork
• Make proper selection of cutting tools, speeds and feeds
• Properly complete dimensional inspection reports
• Properly operate various machines within the department
• Read blue prints
• Perform in-process inspection
• Follow safe work practices
• Clean work areas
• Follow both verbal and written instructions
• Crosstrain in other areas as needed
• Adhere to 5S Standards
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, policies for attendance and punctuality and standards for safety

Other Duties:

• Other duties based on the needs of the Machine Shop

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Must possess basic computer skills   
• Must have 1+ years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Must be familiar with basic measuring tools such as calipers, comparators and micrometers
• Fluent in English (able to read, speak, write and understand)
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to:

o   Regularly stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms

o   Perform repetitive motions

o   Regularly lift 10+ pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:   Machine Shop environment with moderate to high noise level

• Must be US Persons based on ITAR definition (US Citizen or Permanent Resident).* This position is expected to be exposed to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  All Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above 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.

Hydraflow provides fluid transfer solutions that reduce customer's installation time, waste, weight and life-cycle costs. In addition we couple our highly innovative and differentiated products with a culture of service and quality, giving our customer the competitive advantage to succeed in their business.