Tapping Machine Operator Level 1

Business Profile:

AVK Industrial Products a Precision Castparts Company manufactures superior mechanical inserts studs compression limiters installation tools and military standard bolts. AVK produces blind installed threaded fasteners for transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. We use state of the art high-speed cold forming equipment to produce blind installed threaded inserts and studs.
We feature product lines of both unified (INCH) and metric fasteners along with numerous special designs that meet customer application requirements. All aspects of our business are controlled and certified to the exacting requirements of ISO 9001:2015 IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 international standards. Housed in an 80000 square-foot facility in the Valencia Industrial Center AVK has been manufacturing high quality products for over 35 years.

AVK is currently seeking a full time Tapping Operator to join our team.

Position Summary:

Level one: Under direct supervision level one tapping machine operators perform basic tapping operations requiring basic machine attending and inspection skills such as using Go/No Go and thread gauges and performing basic visual inspection. 0-1 YOE

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspection to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
Correctly interpret work orders
Lift up to 35lbs
Reads blueprint or work order for product specifications such as dimensions tolerances number of parts to be machined and tooling instructions such as cutting speeds feed rates depth of cuts and cutting tools to be used.
Positions and secures specified taps to called out specifications.
Installs and adjusts specified tooling to control stock and tool movements.
Sets cutting speeds and feed rates.
Checks depth of tap to ensure proper thread cut
Uses Go-NoGo thread gauge to check quality
Starts machine observes operation and inspects first run and sample workpiece to ensure machining conforms to specifications.
Replaces worn tools.

Required Skills:

The ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform basic math functions to determine proper settings for tooling and volume of pieces for production including common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Experience & Education
Typically 0-1 Years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
GED or High school diploma preferred but not required.