Machinist 3 - Toolmaker

About the role

Machinist 3 roles at Celestica - Maple Grove are responsible for performing machining operations with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders and CNC mills. They also perform bench work to construct, alter, and repair molds, fixtures, jigs, and assembly machines. Duties include creating Solid Works models and programs for the plate fabrication department as needed, assisting with mold set-up, maintaining and repairing plastic injection molds, building, designing, and maintaining tools for production, and instructing Department Lead Persons, Supervisors, or Machine Operators on their use, care, and operational methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work from complicated drawings, sketches, handbook formulas and specifications.
• Perform complex machining and grinding operations requiring complicated and unusual setups.
• Create Solid Works models and programs for the plate fabrication department as needed.
• Assist with set up of Molds.
• Maintain and repair plastic injection molds to support production.
• Build, design and maintain tools for production and instruct Department Lead Person, Supervisor or Machine Operators on their use, care, and operational methods and procedures.
• Proceed on work assignments with minimum supervision and direction.
• Responsible for quality of workmanship, dimensional accuracy and efficient operation of assigned projects.
• Works under general supervision and gives no work direction to others.
• Keeps facilities, materials, and work area clean and organized, exercising care in their use.
• Uses safety practices and takes prompt action to correct problems.
• Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals.
• Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities.
• May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees.

Requirements

Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations. In-depth knowledge and understanding of machine operations. In-depth knowledge of product quality issues. In depth knowledge of GDT. In depth knowledge of programs, macros, cam software. Ability to recognize errors in the g code and make edits prior to machining the work piece. Ability to set up, operate, calibrate and maintain machines and tools. Ability to recognize and address problems in the production process. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Eleven to fourteen years relevant experience.
• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further / additional education.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of machine operations.
• In-depth knowledge of product quality issues.
• In depth knowledge of GDT.
• In depth knowledge of programs, macros, cam software.
• Ability to recognize errors in the g code and make edits prior to machining the work piece.
• Ability to set up, operate, calibrate and maintain machines and tools.
• Ability to recognize and address problems in the production process.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Parenthood leave.
• PTO.
• Holiday pay.
• A 401k plan with company match.

Pay

$31.00 - $43.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time