About this role
Position Summary:
The basic function of the Drill Press/Utility Operator is to set up and operate drill press and other special purpose machines to fabricate or deburr metallic and non-metallic parts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Set up, adjust and operate drill presses, hand punches and deburring machines.
- Trim, drill, punch, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces.
- Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
- Calculate and set controls to regulate drilling factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut.
- Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions, adjust machine controls as required and verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
- Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
- Read, write and speak English fluently.
- Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
- Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work with minimal oversight.
- Computer literate.
- Flexibility to work inside of a fast-pace environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
- Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Education and/or Experience:
- Record of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred: Six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
Physical Demands Include:
- Sitting, standing, and walking.
- Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
- Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.
Work Environment:
This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
PPE Requirements:
- Safety glasses or side shields
- Gloves (when applicable while using chemicals)
- Steel-toed, or composite-toed shoes/boots
Why Work at GMM?
Maybe you want a change. Maybe you want more of a challenge. Maybe there is uncertainty. Maybe you just want an opportunity. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, Geater has just the opportunity for you!
The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.
What do we have to offer?
- $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
- Bonus opportunities
- Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
- 401K Company Match
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!