Flexible Machining System Operator

Company	The Boeing Company
Location	Portland, OR, USA
Salary	$33 – $55.65
Type	Full-Time
Degrees
Experience Level	Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

3 + years of experience with 5-Axis and 3-Axis NC/CNC Milling Machine
3+ years of experience as a machine operator, writing and editing CNC programs
3+ years of experience as a machine operator adjusting machines to optimize machine operations
Ability to read blueprints with understanding of Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Responsibilities

Prepare for job setup by reviewing work orders, tie-in sheets, operator documents, blueprints, or CATIA plots for production orders, first lots, or tool tryouts.
Review Work Orders (W/O) to confirm the correct type and quantity of materials and tools or fixtures are issued and free from visible defects, updating CMES as necessary.
Identify the type of setup required based on documentation and check machine setups or parts completed by previous operators to assess job progress and ensure safe working conditions.
Select and verify the condition of machine accessories and holding devices (e.g., chucks, vises, templates) and identify any required fixtures or shop aids.
Attach air nozzles or suction devices for vacuum fixtures, securing them with bolts or clamps as specified in the operator setup documents.
Use overhead cranes to load and unload parts and fixtures as required for the machining process.
Upload and download CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) programs to machine controllers using computing equipment from various servers or databases.
Select and check cutting tools according to program specifications, ensuring they are the correct type, length, diameter, and in good condition before installation.
Set machine coordinates or index points per CNC documents, including cutter offsets, tool heights, and probes, using appropriate measuring tools.
Run CNC programs to machine rough and precision cut parts, monitoring machine operations for unusual vibrations, sounds, or warning indicators.
Adjust machine settings (e.g., speeds and feeds) to correct machining issues or prepare the machine for subsequent operations, including head and spindle angles.
Troubleshoot and repair minor controller problems as required, and initiate requests for corrective action when machine malfunctions occur.
Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions as required to ensure quality standards are met.
Check completed work for defects and ensure parts meet drawing specifications, removing sharp edges with deburring tools as required.
Maintain personal and tool certifications and assist planners or programmers in determining final numerical control programs to optimize machine utilization and minimize setups.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience with 5-Axis and 3-Axis NC/CNC Milling Machine
5+ years of experience as a machine operator, writing and editing CNC programs
5+ years of experience as a machine operator adjusting machines to optimize machine operations