Geislinger Corporation was founded in 2001 as the North-American headquarters of Geislinger, a family-owned, torsional vibration solution provider and leading supplier of couplings and dampers worldwide out of Salzburg, Austria. Quality, innovative technologies and a large wealth of experience have made Geislinger into a market and innovation leader throughout the world. Geislinger Corporation has 25+ employees at the North-American headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, with focus on manufacturing, sales, and service. Industries provided to: Oil & Gas, Shipbuilders/Marine, Rail, Mining, Power Generation, and Wind Power.

The CNC Machine Operator is responsible for machining components for Geislinger products in a safe, efficient way while maintaining high quality through operator parts self inspections. Assigned machines might include lathes, 5 axis mill turn centers, or 5 axis milling machines. Previous experience with CNC machines is a must, preferably in a high precision, low volume production environment.

· Follow all safety rules

· Operate all equipment in a safe manner

· Follow all environmental rules

· Operate assigned CNC machines, such as lathe, 5 axis mill turn center, or 5 axis milling center, in a safe and efficient manner

· Perform set-ups of machines for upcoming jobs

· Correctly assemble and measure tools for use in CNC machines and transfer the tool data into the machine controller

· Accurately report times and quantities for production jobs in data collection system (JobPack)

· Keep your work area, machine, and assigned areas clean and free from safety hazards

· Assist in improving machining processes, fixturing, and tooling

· Read and understand metric blueprints and GDT callouts

· Troubleshoot common machining problems and equipment problems (e.g. recovery functions for the machine)

· Assist with or perform first part runs and proving of new CNC programs (top level operators)

· Assist with or perform adjustments to Artis tool breakage monitoring system (top level operators)

· Perform weekly preventive maintenance tasks and report issues with equipment

· Complete all required operator self-inspections of manufactured components and document them on the appropriate forms

· Report and document any deviations for parts

· Use measuring equipment and measuring tools

· Assist with or perform calibration checks of CNC equipment and touch probes (upper and top level operators)

· Participate in training sessions (on the job and classroom)

· Assist with or perform training of lower skilled or new CNC operators (upper and top level operators)

· Assist with developing training material

· Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

· Will be required to drive and travel on company business

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating CNC machines

· Working knowledge of precision measuring tools preferred

· Siemens 840D or Fanuc controller experience preferred, but NOT required

· Experience with metric blue prints preferred

Required Education

· High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

· Required to perform physical tasks and move about the facility.

· Must regularly push and pull production related equipment.

· Lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.

· Required to use proper PPE (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, gloves, etc. based on task)

· Combination of office and plant environment

· Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.