Proto Trak Machinist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirm that all safety devices are in place and operational.
• Program and run Bridgeport style manual machines, 2-3 axis with Proto-Trak controls
• Maintain log of preventive maintenance on a daily/weekly schedule according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Select, position, and align tooling in machine tool holder to confirm they are secured.
• Sharpen and maintain tooling for peak performance; notify the supervisor of worn or broken tooling.
• Adjust to set specified pressure and tool clearance.
• Set cut dimensions using controls from print details.
• Position work piece against stops securely.
• Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the operation to assure quality and repeatability.
• Recommend tooling to perform the job more efficiently.
• Startup, operate and shut down manual milling machines following established procedures and all manufacturers’ safety requirements.
• Alert supervisor of any problems and suggests changes that will allow jobs to run more efficiently.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work-piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Maintain tooling inventory including consumables.
• Keep work area neat and orderly, including clean-up of metal chips.
• Maintain material storage and cutting fluid as required.
• Help manage workflow and materials within the machine shop.
• Notify the supervisor of worn or broken tooling.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Tee Enterprises achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Verify quantity, material type and thickness.
• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify correct orientation of all pieces.
• Check all size dimensions on first piece to verify correct tooling setup.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent or trade school certificate and or 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Identify material types.
• Proficient in Proto Trak machine programming.

• Proficient in Machine tool setup.
• Read job specifications to determine adjustments.
• Read tape measure, dial caliper, depth gauge, micrometer, dial indicator, and other various measuring instruments.
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions when working with work orders/blueprints.
• Ability to operate the forklift/pallet jack.