At this level, the associate can perform more complex duties per standard work including process changeovers and troubleshooting with minimal guidance or help from a trainer or support. They can recognize and solve some non-routine problems. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Complete set-up and operation of machining equipment in a safe and efficient manner. - Perform start-stop procedures including, but not limited to machine and conveyor start-up, loading of raw material, and machine shutdown. - Perform simple and advanced changes, adjustments, and set-up to tooling and fixtures. - Complete records and forms. - Check machined parts visually and dimensionally according to quality standards. - Clean chips from tooling and parts. - Recognize and report machine malfunctions and part discrepancies to supervisor. - Preset tooling as required. - Set-up parts, process and machine as required. - Perform daily, semi-annual and annual machine maintenance. - Correct problems in set-up, non-conformance, tooling and machining processes. - Make suggestions for process changes that may improve machining operations. - Maneuver around machine, includes but may not be limited to standing, bending, stretching and walking. - Repair, replace and/or modify the equipment if required. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:Required: - High school diploma or equivalent - External: Minimum of 30 months (about 2 and a half years) of applicable machining experience. - Internal: Must be fully qualified as a Level 2 Machine Operator - Advanced knowledge about metal or plastic cutting processes and equipment - Self-motivated and able to learn at a fast pace. - Demonstrates proficient machining, communication, and troubleshooting. - Operate machine: that includes loading and unloading parts, inspection gages, comparator, micrometers, calipers, 6” rule, dial indicator, ring gages, drill/reamer, Johnson gages and Datum gages, magnifier and lights, miscellaneous hand tools and chip strippers. - Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools and tool holders, collets and chucks.