Bridgeport Operator

Job Position Summary: Responsible for operating and maintaining a Bridgeport machine to create metal parts, fixtures, and tooling according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Technical Trade school preferred.
• Proven experience as a Manual Machinist, particularly with Bridgeport machines.
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong attention to details
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Time Management Skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to setup, operate, breakdown and maintain a Bridgeport, Prototrac control, Jig bore, Jig grinder, and Surface grinder, manual lathes, and horning machines.
• Ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Required to pass the Certified Operator Program and maintain certification status.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
• Operates, setup, and breakdown conventional machines to produce products in accordance with production needs:
• Produces assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
• Read and interpret customer blueprints and company operation sheets to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Records length of time for each job, and quantity of materials used for each job.
• Verifies and visually inspects work and dimensions per operations sheet to specification using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gages.
• Calculate speeds/feeds.
• Maintain specifications by observing tooling; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; replacing worn tools.
• Maintains tools, gages, and equipment in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Operates within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements to include proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.
• Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
• Reports any problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
• May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.

First Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm