Machinist -CNC Lathe- 3rd Shift

About the role

This is a 3rd shift position. This is a semi-skilled level position in the Finishing Department. We are specifically seeking experienced individuals with hands-on experience operating CNC lathes. Candidates should be comfortable setting up and running CNC lathe equipment and following established work instructions. Machinist Class 2 employees perform a variety of semi-skilled physical tasks under supervision. Employees in this classification may still require tasks to be explained before beginning work to ensure a full understanding of work instructions, processes, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and proficiently operate multiple types of equipment with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and have a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Is able to grind most forms required, maintaining specified tolerances.
• When possible, has the ability to operate two or more machines at the same time.
• Has good knowledge of standard machining principles and practices as well as basic sequence of grinding operations.
• Checks work using advanced measuring techniques and gauging devices, maintaining tolerances specified.
• Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the computer.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly in accordance with the 5‑S standards.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.
• Performs ancillary duties related to the department.
• Observes health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 3‑5 Years Experience as a Machinist; or passes the Machinist Class One Skills Assessment if designated by Managers.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8‑hour day. During the day the employee will be required to: Regularly stand and talk or hear. Frequently walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally will need to sit. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work area may require hearing protection to be worn. Safety glasses are to be worn at all times in designated areas.

Quality Standards: Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety. Follow all established procedures. Contribute to meeting department quality‑related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals. Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures. Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures. Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made. When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step.