Machinist Tech III

About the Role

Setup and operate multiple pieces of equipment including: reamers, saws, milling machine, forming press, flattening press, drill press, punch press, and other machines in repetitive-type machining of various product components. Perform ordinary setups and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Use multiple measuring devices such as tape measures, pie tapes, calipers, micrometers, and levels to produce a quality product within the tolerance of the manufacturing drawing.
• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints; produce quality parts accordingly.
• Follow directives of supervision and group leaders to assure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Perform machine setups and breakdowns including adjustments, die selection, and tool use.
• Apply knowledge in machining processes such as presses, benders, vertical mills, saws, and hand tools.
• Solve problems efficiently; address obstacles and adapt accordingly.
• Apply basic mathematic and geometry skills: interpret radius, rise, circumference, pi (3.14), bend lines, angles, and degrees.
• Adhere to 1st and 5th piece quality inspections.
• Follow and observe all safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the shift.
• Perform other related duties as prescribed by supervision.
• Follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Comply with all company rules, safety policies, and procedures.
• Perform daily Safety and Mechanical Power Press Inspection Record.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping rules.
• Work effectively to identify and resolve problems or issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience using multiple hand tools and measuring devices such as files, de-burring tools, pneumatic tools, wrenches, smart levels, tape measures, pie tapes, micrometers, calipers, and levels.
• Proficient in reading drawings and blueprints.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter and multi-task oriented.

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and perform trigonometric and geometric calculations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and participate, contribute, and support all team activities.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand for the entire shift.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving machining equipment, moving mechanical parts, dirt, oil, grease, metal shavings, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud, with exposures ranging from 80db to more than 100db at certain times.
• Specified safety equipment shall be used at all times while operating equipment or performing tasks within this position.
• Shift and hours variable due to machine breakdowns and projects.