CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The client you’ll be supporting is a Fortune 500 global leader in energy technology, focused on helping the world produce cleaner, more reliable power. Their teams design and improve the systems that keep homes, businesses, and communities running, from gas and wind turbines to the electrical grids that connect them. This is a chance to be part of a company that’s driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
LOCATION
Parsippany, New Jersey
COMPENSATION
$24.50-30.50 /Hr.
SCHEDULE
3rd Shift 10:30pm-6:30AM
CONTRACT TERM
1 Year Contract, with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full time employee.
POSITION OVERVIEW – Machine Operator II (ECM Operator)
This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Electro-Chemical Machining (ECM) equipment used to produce precision metal components in a high-quality manufacturing environment. The ECM Operator follows detailed operation sheets, charts, and manuals to ensure parts are machined to exact specifications while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The role involves preparing and dressing electrodes, securing work pieces, and adjusting machine parameters such as voltage, current, feed rates, and electrolyte flow. Operators continuously monitor machining operations, make necessary adjustments, and perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools. Accurate documentation of production status, measurements, and quality data is required using electronic systems. This role also supports production goals by maintaining equipment, assisting with training other operators, and troubleshooting machine, process, or quality issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with production targets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe company safety rules and regulations.
- Set-up and operate electro-chemical machines to cut metal work pieces to specifications following standard charts and manuals and applying knowledge of electro-chemical machining processes and methods.
- Examine operation sheets of product and plan operation of machine for any ECM operation.
- Dress electrodes according to standard practices and part requirements and identify any conditions that will render an electrode unusable.
- Position and secure work pieces on electro-chemical machine table with clamps, vices or holding fixtures. Perform minor adjustments to set-up of electrodes to ensure concentricity, alignment and depth of electrode to work piece using measuring instruments such as dial indicators or computer machine controllers.
- Turn controls to adjust machine settings such as voltage, current and electrode feed rate according to information on charts, operation sheets, data cards and/or knowledge of electro? Chemical machine procedures. Turn valves to adjust flow of acid through electrodes and on
work piece. - Start machine and observe beginning of operation. Make adjustments as necessary within specifications to ensure operation runs smoothly. Check on machine and electrodes frequently throughout the operation.
- Inspect work pieces visually and with specified measuring instruments for conformance to specifications and record measured dimensions.
- Use electronic documenting system to update status of parts as they are moved throughout the plant and record all necessary quality information including accept/reject criteria and detailed information regarding any quality defects.
- Move completed work pieces to outgoing area, and from incoming area for next operation. Check set-up and electrodes at the start of each shift. Check depth of electrodes to work piece before every operation.
- As required, train and assist other operators with issues or difficulties.
- Maintain tools and measuring instruments supplied by company.
- Maintain company production and quality standards.
- Report unusual problems or conditions to manager.
- Make a strong effort to achieve or exceed expected production output.
- Keep track of how much time is spent on each machine or activity throughout the shift and record daily through electronic system.
- Display an expert level understanding of all types of operations.
- Perform production, quality and machine troubleshooting on any type of operation or ECM machine.
- Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). Employer will require proof of status prior to employment
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, safety shoes gloves and gowns
- Ability to work overtime including occasional weekend shifts
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- A background in machine operation, assembly, or equipment maintenance. Must be comfortable working with tools and following manufacturing work instructions.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Shop math skills
- Previous experience using precision measuring tools
- Able to work with computerized shop floor tools and basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrates positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills.
