Machinist I

About the role

You will build, repair, and maintain production tools and tooling at varying levels of precision. Tooling duties will include but not limited to inspection gages, assembly tools, production parts, and special fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and comprehend industry-standard drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Operate a variety of tool room equipment, such as lathes, mills, saws, and grinders, to fabricate parts to specified dimensions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of tool steel grades, their optimal applications, and the heat treatment processes for various materials.
• Handle and label hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes correctly, following supervisor instructions.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure seamless design, continuous improvement, and execution of processes.
• Engage in and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan the sequence of operations for fabrication processes.
• Verify dimensions using instruments such as scales, calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, and gauge blocks.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties on tool room machines.
• Participate in learning and teaching with colleagues cross-functionally, including but not limited to apprentices and toolmakers.
• Comprehend and adhere to all process standards.
• Understand and apply Lean Principles.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a manager or Lead.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assures quality and safety by complying with all appropriate Click Bond policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and hazard-free work area.
• Work with management and peers, be a self-starter, and detail oriented.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
• Without guidance, must regularly and consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” safely, effectively, and accurately, without causing damage, or excessive wear to equipment, shop, or tools.
• Absolutely necessary to have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of toolmaking or related experience or equivalent training and experience.
• Machine Tool Technology Certification, Manufacturing Technician (MT1), National Institute of Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS), or equivalent experience required.
• Completed apprenticeship preferred.

Physical Demands

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Use of hand/fingers continuously through shift to manipulate components, tools, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required: Must be able to see and interpret computer screens, read instructions, drawings, sketches, and gages, see surface finishes, as required by drawings and sketches, with or without the use of corrective lenses, and or vision aids.
• Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are all required to safely navigate the shop, workstation, and equipment.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend, and reach.
• Able to hear typical verbal instructions and common mechanical noises indicative of safe practices.

Click Bond Way – Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.