Manual Turning (CNC Machining) (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY
The Manual Turning Machinist will be responsible for performing complex close tolerance operations in turning, facing, boring, chamfering recessing and form turning on a wide variety of production parts. This position will set up and operate engine lathes, turret lathes or vertical boring mills.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Check the Route Sheet (QD222), blueprint, and sketch for the operation and instructions
Measure rough material and divide stock to ensure 100% clean up
Turn the first side per turning sketch, blueprint and Route Sheet (QD222) instructions. Check all dimensions, and if correct, remove the piece part from the machine
On second side, use soft jaws when applicable. Skin cut soft jaws to ensure the face will run true within .001 T.I.R., true up the outside diameter to run true within .001 T.I.R.
When turning bevels, a proof spot should be added to the back and O.D. of the gear
Check the size, and if correct, remove the piece part from the machine
Stamp parts per SOP304
Follow bar-coding procedures per SOP499
Read and understand drawings of product, and understand all written work instructions
All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications
High School diploma or equivalent education
At least (3) years of experience with the functions of the machines and to operate them competently and efficiently preferred

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Use shop mathematics, micrometers, and measuring instruments
Work from blueprints, sketches, route sheets and verbal orders
Provide necessary hand tools, and measuring instruments
Able to use company gauging

Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and as a representative of the Company.

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. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting or standing for periods of time; walking, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting or stooping; may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations if stepping into a manufacturing area; could be exposed to heat or humidity, cold or outside elements; PPE required while in manufacturing areas. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Description Supplement Appendix A (same for everyone)
Core Competencies:
Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesnt misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Probes all fruitful sources for answers. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answers.
Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities.

Leadership Competencies: (applies for leadership roles)
Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. Talks beyond today. Talks about possibilities. Is optimistic. Creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision. Can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Shares wins and successes. Fosters open dialogue. Lets people finish and be responsible for their work. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates the feeling of belonging in the team.
Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done. Knows how to organize people and activities. Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow. Knows what to measure and how to measure it. Can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cant. Can simplify complex processes. Gets more out of fewer resources.