Milling Machine Operator

Job Overview: We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Mill Operator to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking to contribute to the success of our organization.

Summary Job Description: Responsible for running various milling machines.

This involves tasks related to set-up, machine operation, and disposing of chips as required.

· The employee is responsible for changing cutters on this machine on average 2 to 6 times per night.

· Heavier cutters are only changed two times per shift.

· Cutters vary in weight from 10 to 80#s-milling flats, key ways, dowel holders, etc.

· The lighter cutters are located around the machine, while cutters that weigh more than 40# are in a tool room approximately 75 feet away.

They are placed between floor and 27 inches off the floor on shelves.

· The employee is responsible for taking the cutter from the shelf to dolly and then wheeling it over to the machine.

· A jib crane can be used to lift the heavier cutters to the machine, while lighter ones are mounted by hand.

· While mounting the cutter, the employee needs to stand on an 18 inch step and place the cutter sideways below waist level.

A space of 20 inches is available if the employee wants to put the cutter in from the front.

· The cutter then needs to be locked into place by using an Allen bolt and needs to be done from the side as well.

· Can also be required to place 20# puck and push V-blocks into place.

Required to tighten parts using a large wrench on an infrequent basis during the shift as well.

· Must monitor machine operation carefully due to close tolerance of machine operation.

· The chips on this machine need be shoveled form one side of the machine to the other at knee level.