Machinist - Urgent Need

Job Summary

- Will train on days - Technical associates (TAs) - Not a machine operator - Responsible for stepping in to repair machine breakdowns - Troubleshoot problems - Speed of operation issues - Waste issues - Must have mechanical hands-on background - Made up of components that translate across other industries - Bonus, has high speed manufacturing experience - Soft skills, team oriented, continuous improvement - Car engines, boat engines. Auto mechanical background - HVAC. Low voltage electronics and sensors - Machinist

Essential Functions

- Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits. - Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering - Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing, as necessary. - Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting. - Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs. - Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation. - Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading. - Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional. - Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts. - Notifies material handler if part supplies run low. - Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle. - Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks). - Maintains a neat and orderly production environment. - Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges. - Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR). - Supports upstream and downstream operations. - Performs rework as required.

Additional Responsibilities

- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.