The Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., (fordmeterbox.com), is seeking a Machine Operator. Key job
duties include but are not limited to:

• Reads blueprints or shop orders for product specifications such as dimensions and
• tolerances and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut
• and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in toolholder (chuck, collet, or toolpost).
• Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or
• fixtures.
• Selects appropriate program and makes necessary program changes.
• Moves controls to position tool and workpiece in relation to each other and to set specified
• feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to
• workpiece or vice versa and engages feed.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of each machined workpiece to
• specifications.
• Works independently on assignments with limited supervision.
• Must have basic math skills and able to read a tape measure.