| Location | Pasadena, TX |
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About the role
Job Summary
The Sr. Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role performs advanced machine setup, monitors production quality, and may assist in training junior operators.
This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations.
The purpose of this document is to outline the job responsibilities of the CNC Machinist.
Working Time:
Reports To:
Education and Experience:
General Responsibilities:
Observe Company Safety Policy and Procedures; follow and support all STS Safety Policies and ISO Procedures
Complete all documentation pertaining to the work assignment
Work closely and clearly communicate with the other departments, Machine personnel, Supervisor, and Lead Man
Operating a machine consists of:
Able to lift large, heavy equipment using the crane or spreader bar setup when required
Operate manual and automatic feeds to 0.0002" as required for final cuts
Operate machine to make complex angle cuts and threading where multiple speeds and feeds are required
Complete assigned jobs start to finish with little or no supervision. This includes the ability to perform the following:
Perform intermediate trigonometry to help determine tooling required to machine the part and best matching method
Read blueprints, drawings and sketches that may require intermediate math and problems solving skills to calculate dimensions not specified on print
Help Maintain Equipment, this includes the following:
Check/Add oil
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Clean machine after each shift
Place tooling in correct location and organize
Q.C. all manufactured parts prior to removing them from machine
Remain physically active from start of shift to end of shift, including, but is not limited to:
Sweeping
Cleaning Area
Organize tooling
Operating Machine
Organize project parts
Operate CNC
Determine what tools will be required
Determine pre-programmable steps
Determine manual programming steps
Determine the best loading position/set up to accommodate the machining requirements
Locate and load all required tools for the Project in the correct tool holder
Correctly program the tools and offsets for each tool in the holder
Stay attentive while the CNC is running
Be able to quickly shut down or change the program to prevent detrimental damage to the machine, work piece, or personnel safety
CNC - Maintenance
Maintain Oil Levels as required
Clean area as required
Be on the job site and in your assigned work area at the scheduled time
Keep work area clean and well organized during all phases of the project
Have and maintain ability to use and operate the overhead cranes, torches, grinders and forklifts
Maintain accurate time records
What we offer you
What We Offer You
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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