Jobs · Management · South Carolina

Machinist I

Apex Tool Group, LLC · Lexington, SC · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe also Skills). The posting includes: "The Blueprint (Role Profile)" which is about the role. Then "The Build (Responsibilities)" responsibilities. Then "The Toolbox (Qualifications)" qualifications. Also there is a paragraph about company description and benefits etc. Benefits: "You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve." Also mention core values etc. But we should only include sections when there is real specific content. Benefits: they mention competitive benefits, healthy work/life balance, opportunities to give back. That's somewhat generic but still specific enough? The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD". "competitive benefits" is vague but still a statement. Might be okay. However they also say "healthy work/life balance". That's also vague but still a statement. Could include Benefits section with those bullet points? But they didn't list specific benefits like health insurance, 401k, etc. Might be considered thin. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we omit Benefits section because it's not substantive. Similarly Schedule not mentioned. Pay not mentioned. So we will have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications. Possibly Skills? The qualifications include abilities; could be considered Skills but we can keep Qualifications. We need to use

for section headings. Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

    for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: equal opportunity employer statement, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove application instructions (none present). Also remove social media links? Probably considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but maybe still promotional; but we should keep company description? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The company description paragraph about Apex Tool Group is not boilerplate; it's substantive about the company. Should we keep it? It is part of the posting. It includes details about the company, revenue, brands, core values, etc. That is substantive. Should we include it? Possibly under About the role or a separate section like "About the Company". But we only have headings for specific list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. The instruction says use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use those for those sections. It says "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we could add an "About the Company" section using

    About the Company? Not in the list but maybe acceptable. However they gave examples; we could still use About the role for the role profile, Responsibilities for responsibilities, Qualifications for qualifications. The company description could be placed under About the role as prose? Might be okay to add a separate

    About the Company

    but not in the list; risk of deviating. Safer to incorporate company description into About the role section as prose. Thus structure:

    About the role

    ... (the Blueprint paragraph plus company description?)

    But we need to preserve all substantive information: The Blueprint paragraph: "Apex Tool Group is currently looking for a Machinist I to serve as the set-up operator of one or more CNC machines. They will perform the set-up and operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, as well as other conventional machining equipment, to produce various components and finished goods. Incumbents will be responsible for manufacturing parts and components to match quality standards and complex drawings." Then after responsibilities and qualifications, there is a paragraph about company: "At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation...". Also core values etc. That is substantive. We could include that after qualifications as a separate

    About the Company

    but maybe better to put under About the role? However About the role already used for role profile; we could add another paragraph after that. We'll do:

    About the role

    Apex Tool Group is currently looking for a Machinist I to serve as the set-up operator of one or more CNC machines. They will perform the set-up and operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, as well as other conventional machining equipment, to produce various components and finished goods. Incumbents will be responsible for manufacturing parts and components to match quality standards and complex drawings.

    Then responsibilities:

    Responsibilities

    • Be the "Setup" operator of the machine(s) you run in your cell, completing the setup, fixturing, work offsets, tool building, and tool setting.
    • Correct incorrect programming on CNC machines.
    • Load all tools, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks before completely running the job to completion.
    • Proof programs and make changes on your machine(s).
    • Work with engineers on problems that cannot be fixed at the floor level.
    • Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and written instructions to understand task at hand.
    • Identify tooling and inserts and adjustments needed to perform changeover to next order.
    • Load and interpret program using M & G codes.
    • Use measuring equipment and gages to ensure produced part meets specifications.
    • Record data as it relates to productivity and first article inspections of parts run.
    • Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed in the respective work area.
    • Other duties as required to successfully perform the job.
    Qualifications:

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
    • Expert in Machining with 3 years’ experience as a Machinist preferred; Associate degree in a related discipline may be substituted for work experience requirement.
    • Previous experience in a precision machined manufacturing environment is preferred.
    • Ability to set up and run conventional machining equipment.
    • Ability to read, interpret and understand complex blueprints at different levels within the manufacturing environment.
    • Ability to use and understand measuring equipment (calipers, plug gauges, micrometers, micrometers etc.) to check part quality and perform required duties.
    Now company description: Could be added as a separate section

    About Apex Tool Group

    but not in list. Might be okay but risk. However the instruction says "Use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It doesn't forbid other headings, but the examples are given. Safer to include it as a paragraph under About the role? But About the role already has a paragraph; we could add another paragraph after that within same section. That would mix role description with company description but still under About the role heading. That is acceptable. Thus after the role paragraph, add another paragraph with company details. Let's craft that paragraph: "At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future. ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets. As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!" We need to remove boilerplate like social media links? It's not EEO but maybe still considered promotional; but it's part of the company description. The instruction didn't say to remove social media links. It said remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we keep it. Now ensure no repeated lines. Check for duplicates: none. Now output only HTML fragment. Let's produce:

    About the role

    Apex Tool Group is currently looking for a Machinist I to serve as the set-up operator of one or more CNC machines. They will perform the set-up and operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, as well as other conventional machining equipment, to produce various components and finished goods. Incumbents will be responsible for manufacturing parts and components to match quality standards and complex drawings.

    At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future. ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets. As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve. Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!

    Responsibilities

    • Be the "Setup" operator of the machine(s) you run in your cell, completing the setup, fixturing, work offsets, tool building, and tool setting.
    • Correct incorrect programming on CNC machines.
    • Load all tools, troubleshoot, and perform quality checks before completely running the job to completion.

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