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Opus Water Inc. d.b.a. RP Adams General Machine Operator Tonawanda, NY 14150 Full-Time Machine Shop About the Role Opus Water Inc. d.b.a. RP Adams is seeking a skilled General Machine Operator to join our machine shop team in Tonawanda, NY. In this role, you will set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and CNC machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fit and assemble machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques. Essential Functions Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications using precision measuring instruments Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools Verify dimensions and alignment of assemblies using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment and test operation of units to ensure functionality and performance Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems Set up and operate CNC machines and machining centers, including those linked to automated storage, retrieval, and moving devices Experience with Haas VF3 and Doosan and/or manual machining preferred Perform all other duties as required This is a 2nd Shift role that will have a $2.00 shift differential. The shift will be Monday-Thursday 2:45pm-1:15am

Pay:

$25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person