Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at
Summary Sets up and operates computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform machine functions such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts of metallic workpieces such as castings, forgings, and bar stock by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, layout, job order and related technical data for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines setup procedures, control settings, material requirements, machining methods and sequence of operations.
- Prepares and pre-sets all tools needed for machining 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.
- 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, starts machine, and turns handwheel to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa, and engages feed.
- Turns valve handle to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tool and workpiece.
- Starts machine and monitors displays and machine operation to detect malfunctions.
- Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications (including documentation of results).
- Enters commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Changes worn tools and cleans machine, tooling, and parts.
- Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.
- Performs light machine maintenance (check oil and coolant levels).
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.Quantity of WorkThe quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.Quality of WorkThe ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.Judgement/Knowledge of JobKnowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.Attendance/DependabilityPunctuality and attendance.Teamwork/ AttitudeWillingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.Initiative/IndependenceThe degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.Adherence to PolicyFollow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.Adherence to SafetyFollow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.