Machinist 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The Machinist is responsible for producing or repairing precision parts and fixtures, using both manual and automated equipment. Collaborates with engineering and production to fabricate tooling and fixtures to support the manufacturing process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate manual machines such as lathes, grinders, and mills.
• Perform dismantling, fitting, or assembly work required for tooling or production equipment.
• Receive verbal instructions, blueprints, and work orders; make drawings or sketches of parts to be made or repaired; as well as access and retrieve information from a computer.
• Interpret drawings, calculate and determine indices, tapers and other dimensions to be used for part(s).
• Select and grind tools, adjust tools, speed and feed rates for efficient machining; machine parts to precision requirements of tolerance and finish.
• Assist in inspection of tooling and operate most inspection equipment.
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthful working conditions by abiding by established job safety practices and procedures and enforcing safety rules and regulations
• Perform 5S duties, as required.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective work relationships within the department and the company.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations
• Responsible for 5S housekeeping system within maintenance work area and in the work areas where machinery and equipment repair is being performed

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work standing, walking, lifting, bending.
• Safety glasses required in Production Area. Other PPE available as determined by function requirements.
• Must be flexible for overtime requirements and assisting on other shifts, if necessary.
• Exposed to a number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Two years of technical training strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of maintenance/machining experience required
• Intermediate reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Must have ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches
• Must have experience in manufacturing processes and machinery
• Must be proficient in the use of all common hand tools
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions)
• Must be safety-oriented with basic knowledge of regulations and standards required by OSHA and other applicable regulatory agencies
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision