Machinist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for set-up and operation of machine tools to reproduce precision metal parts, according to specification.
• Read, interpret and follow both basic and complex blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications and other written instructions or procedures to accurately machine parts.
• Operate one or more machines efficiently and safely.
• Inspect and verify features according to Quality Inspection Plans (QIP’s) during production.
• Support training efforts on products and processes within the machining department.
• Provide input on new product processing and troubleshoot process issues.
• Able to operate CNC equipment including machine start ups, simple setups, program selection, tool offsets, compensations and tooling changes, with minimal supervision.
• Document actions by completing required production documentation and performing ERP transactions.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing department goals.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; clean equipment and area before, during and after shift.
• Adhere to all company safety equipment requirements at all times within all production areas, including required PPE for each department; Safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn at all times within all production areas, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Adhere to EHS, Right to Know and RCRA requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• US Citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Additional related technical/vocational training and certifications preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with one or more of the following: lathes, mills, drills, punch presses, deburring machines.
• 1 year Machining experience preferred.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Good working knowledge of measurement devices, tooling, and gages.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Good working knowledge of machine shop mathematics and GD&T.
• Able to machine parts independently from print to finished product.