A VMC (Vertical Machining Center) Operator sets up, monitors, and operates computer-controlled vertical milling machines to shape metal or plastic parts according to engineering blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

- Machine Setup & Operation: Load raw materials, mount fixtures, and align workpieces on VMC equipment (such as Fanuc or Siemens-controlled systems).
- Tooling & Offsets: Select cutting tools, install them into the spindle, and set proper work and tool offsets.
- Program Loading & Editing: Read, load, and execute G-code and M-code programs, making minor real-time edits or adjustments to feeds and speeds.
- Quality Control & Inspection: Measure finished components using precision instruments like vernier calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure they meet strict tolerances.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine machine checks,



maintain coolant levels, clean work areas, and report mechanical or programming faults.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Read 2D/3D technical drawings, process sheets, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;) symbols.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Fitter, or Machinist trades (though some entry-level roles accept PUC or high school graduates).
- Experience: Typically ranges from 1 to 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or component milling environments.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in G-code/M-code, controller familiarity (Fanuc, Siemens), blueprint reading, and tool selection.

📌 Vmc Operator (Bengaluru)
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