Mill Operator (Bridgeport Operator)

Position Summary

The Mill Operator (Bridgeport) is responsible for setting up, programming, and operating the Mill.

Primary Responsibilities

• Specializes in operating one type of machine tool (Mill) used in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures or gages.
• Planning and performing difficult operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy.
• Determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling and operation sequence or select those prescribed in drawings, blueprints or layouts while using a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Maintains a workable supply of perishable tools required in the operation of machinery, as well as supply charts of Q1 functions.

Secondary Responsibilities as Required

• Assists at other machines in Manufacturing when needed

Education and Experience

• Requires extensive knowledge of machine shop practices usually acquired through extensive on the job training and experience.
• Journeyman (machining) or 6 years equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Degree of mechanical aptitude, mathematics and print reading skills
• Ability to work independently and to manage one’s time effectively
• Knowledge/experience with other machines (lathe, manual mill, I.D./O.D. Grind, jig grind) is not required but is beneficial.