Machinist 1 - 2nd Shift (Pistons)

Essential Duties

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess tolerance of all housings for accuracy.
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspects tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections following Control Plans.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
• Verifies that own work follows requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
• Checks part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001).
• Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949).
• Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate completion of daily inspection documents, i.e., daily inspection form, first machined piece, QCI-related forms, and Process Control Charts.
• Read and interpret the “recipe” for the parts being heat treated into the control of all equipment as needed.
• Schedule and/or mix furnace loads as needed to meet production demands and maximize the throughput of each furnace.
• Interact with the metallurgical lab to ensure the quality and timely release of the parts produced; Provide clear instructions to the furnace loader.
• Set up and/or program the computerized parts marking system or hand stamp as needed to properly mark each part according to standard work instructions.
• Log all appropriate data from the various controls located on each furnace and enter it into the computer according to standard work instructions.
• Will be required to safely start or recover all equipment as needed regardless of if it is a cold start, recovery from a power or equipment failure.

Core Competencies

• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
• Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding.

Working Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases.
• Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

Schedule

10-hour Evening Shift Monday through Thursday

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a manufacturing operation is preferred.
• One year of machining experience preferred, CNC experience highly preferred.
• Problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Shop math.
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.