CNC Machine Operator II

BH-319727
  • Depending on schedule.
  • United States Pennsylvania Allentown
  • Contract
  • Power Generation, T&D
  • T&D
Location: Allentown, PA
Pay Rate: $23-$27.50/hr depending on shift.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 1st Shift: 6am - 2pm OR 2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm

Duties:
• Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform 
machining operations, fast hole drilling, graphite shaping on metal castings, forgings and bar 
stock according to specifications and set-up instructions, applying knowledge of machining 
methods.
• Study blueprint and set-up instructions to determine machining required, dimensional 
specifications, work procedures and methods. Determine tool lengths, maintain tool change 
list and program measuring adjustments.
• Install work holding devices such as blocks and tooling on table of machine using hand 
tools. Lift work piece on table manually or with other material handling equipment and 
position and secure work piece on machine table or in holding device.
• Select and install tooling, place electrodes in automatic-tool-changer (if required) in 
sequence specified on process sheet.
• Observe numerical displays on control panel and compare with data on process sheet to 
verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts. Check program at 
start of each shift.
• Inspect first-run piece, maintain measured dimension list. Record and inspect key 
dimensions for conformance to specifications using micrometer and precision dial gauges.

Requirements: 
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year experience in EDM/CNC/ECM or tooling production or equivalent.

Eligibility Requirements 
• Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.
• Know how to read blueprint drawings
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, precision tools
• Set-up and operate and troubleshoot CNC, EDM, and/or ECM machines to perform 
machining operations
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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