Machinist (Plant) I - 2nd Shift

About the role

Supports the tool and die needs of the production and maintenance departments. The normal work week is approximately 50 hours if business demands require overtime. Weekends are scheduled as needed based on production demands.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machines for the construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of tooling, machinery and machine parts.
• Enters work related data into Oracle.
• Follows ISO procedures relating to job function.
• Inspects own work and prepares inspection report.
• Participates actively in shop 5S program.

Qualifications

• Basic skills on manual lathes, mills, drill presses, saws and bench and surface grinders.
• Proficient in the use of micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other standard machine shop measuring devices.
• CNC experience is desirable.
• Tool making experience is desirable.
• Reads and works from blueprints, drawings and sketches.
• Two (2) years of industrial machinist experience.
• Associates degree in Machine Tool field is desirable.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position; any unscheduled absence or tardy will have a negative impact on our ability to meet production objectives.

About Us

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator with more than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team whose products are cutting-edge, whose process is unique, and whose quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. The ability to work independently and to learn a variety of skills is required, as is the ability to communicate clearly and to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.”