Machinist 2

About the role

Steelastic, based in Cuyahoga Falls, Northeast Ohio, is a leading manufacturer and innovator of specialist capital equipment for the global tire industry. With over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries, our customers include multinational tire companies and top independent tire manufacturers worldwide. We emphasize customer focus, market-driven innovation, and a culture that encourages creative thinking and responsibility. Safety and environmental health are core priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up and operation of all manual machines
• Create minor CNC programs and edit various CNC programs (Mills, Lathes, & Grinders)
• Create set-ups and machine parts to meet or exceed design specifications
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings, including geometric dimensioning & tolerancing
• Communicate with Engineers as necessary
• Produce quality documentation, including non-conformance reporting
• Adjust machine tools to meet specifications, including cutter compensation and tool diameter differences
• Record proper set-up documentation
• Inspect in-process product and ensure it meets requirements
• Document measurements on inspection sheets, when required

Requirements

• Safety-first mindset: prioritize safety, assess situations before proceeding, keep work area clean and hazard-free, use provided guarding, and perform pre-work checks
• Experience inspecting parts and materials to ensure they are free from quality defects
• Ability to accurately use and ensure calibration of measuring tools including Calipers, Bore Gauges, Micrometers, Thread gauge, Depth Gauge, Height Gauges, Gage Blocks, Pin Gages, and Hardness Testers
• Read and interpret 2-d detail prints
• Moderate experience running jobs in work centers such as lathes, mills, grinders, or other equipment
• Strong working knowledge of conventional machining techniques including tool use, speeds and feeds
• Experience machining different materials including various grades of steel, aluminum, brass, PVC, UHMW, etc.
• Strong working knowledge using traditional inspection equipment such as height gages, dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers
• 3–10 years of experience in a machine shop position
• High School Diploma or equivalent; or relevant job-specific experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)

Preferred Key Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Experience with Mazak machine tools and Mazatrol
• Inspection experience
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience
• Tire/rubber industry experience
• CAM software experience, including SolidCAM

Work Environment & Culture

The company fosters a strong environmental health and safety program. The role requires walking, standing, reaching, and sitting for up to 8 hours a day in both office and manufacturing areas. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds without assistance may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.