Machinist III

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings and blueprints, and fabricate the parts to required tolerances.
• Follow standard job travelers and adhere to pre-determined best practices.
• Hand tap and chase threads.
• Run manual vertical Bridgeport style mills for manufacture of components and parts.
• Turn components and parts on a manual lathe.
• Surface grind components and parts on manual and CNC surface grinders.
• Operate CNC mills and lathes and make program modifications as needed.
• Write programs for CNC mills and lathes using the machine interface and external software.
• Operate Wire EDM machines and make basic program modifications as needed.
• Write programs for Wire EDM machines using the machine interface and external software.
• Have a strong mathematical knowledge to calculate basic angles and distances.
• Properly check machines for correct alignment and setup.
• Properly dress grinding wheels and tools as required.
• Measure component and part dimensions with a variety of measuring tools.
• Calibrate and maintain measuring tools.
• Identify proper machine function and perform maintenance when required.
• Work with engineers and designers in cooperation when designing, building, and fabricating machines.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Lead and instruct others in the proper use of machines in tool shop.
• Must be able to work well and cooperate in a team atmosphere.
• Maintain a safe and clean workstation while having a safety conscious mind set.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

  • Achieve Associate’s degree in a technical field and minimum 10 years of experience in a machine manufacturing role, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Able to read and understand engineering technical drawings and prints.
  • Advanced component and part measuring skills including but not limited to, machinist levels, dial calipers, internal and external micrometers, dial indicators, tri-mics, bore gauges, and gauge blocks.
  • Advanced manual machining skills required.
  • Advanced CNC and Wire EDM skills required.
  • CNC programming skills required via machine interface and external software.
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
  • Knowledge of CAM programming software, preferably MasterCAM.
  • Strong mechanical machine systems understanding, including bearings, gears, linear slides, actuators, belt and chain drives, punch tooling, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and valves.
  • Basic electrical and pneumatic machine control understanding a plus but not required.
  • Familiar with job travelers.
  • Ability to interface with individuals with diverse backgrounds at varying levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of TPM, preventative maintenance, and other maintenance improvement techniques.
  • Strong communication skills and detail oriented.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft based products.
  • Knowledge of window production machinery a plus but not required.

  What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Medical plans.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • Voluntary Life Insurance.
  • Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
  • Short-Term Disability.
  • Long-Term Disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Teladoc.
  • Legal Insurance.
  • Identity Theft Protection.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Team Member Discount Program.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Yearly Wellness Clinic.

  About the Role

  MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries is an equal opportunity employer.