Bridgeport Operator

Kinetic Engine Systems • Full-time • Westfield, Massachusetts, United States • $30 - $37 / hour • 2m ago

Job Position Summary: Responsible for operating and maintaining a Bridgeport machine to create metal parts, fixtures, and tooling according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Technical Trade school preferred.
Proven experience as a Manual Machinist, particularly with Bridgeport machines.
Mechanical Aptitude
Strong attention to details
Organizational skills.
Basic computer skills
Time Management Skills
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to setup, operate, breakdown and maintain a Bridgeport, Prototrac control, Jig bore, Jig grinder, and Surface grinder, manual lathes, and horning machines.
Ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
Required to pass the Certified Operator Program and maintain certification status.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
Operates, setup, and breakdown conventional machines to produce products in accordance with production needs:
Produces assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
Read and interpret customer blueprints and company operation sheets to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Records length of time for each job, and quantity of materials used for each job.
Verifies and visually inspects work and dimensions per operations sheet to specification using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gages.
Calculate speeds/feeds.
Maintain specifications by observing tooling; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools.
Maintains tools, gages, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Operates within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements to include proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.
Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
Reports any problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.

First Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm