The Machinist Position operates assigned resources of machining tools and equipment ensuring safety of operations, compliance with quality control standards with productivity targets. The Machinist position continually trouble-shoots and problem-solves production processes to ensure product meets or exceeds all manufacturing set-up and cycle times.
Shift:
Weekend Days: Friday - Sunday (5:30 am - 6:00 pm)
Reporting Relationships:
The Machinist will report to the Operations Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Understand, adhere, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to safety and quality
Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to shift times or a pre-arranged work schedule
With minimal or no supervision, run multiple types of machines
With minimal or no supervision, complete complex setups and production for machine cells and standalone CNC mills
Advanced proficiency with multiple machine and control types
Load and adjust CNC programs and offsets
Use more advanced quality inspection tools and techniques such as height and air gauges and bench inspection
Apply advanced blueprint and GD&T reading to production inspection processes
With minimal or no supervision, edit programs and write simple programs to make tooling
Ensure correct work orders, programs, and documents are being used for current operation
Help trouble-shoot production problems
During times when not assigned a set-up or performing production or as assigned by supervisor; spot check parts and deburr finished product
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Clean the machine at the end of each shift; organize all parts and tools for the job for the next shift
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality/time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing
Proficient at reading and understanding M and G code
Ability to read precision measuring instruments
Ability to read shop production blueprints
Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail