Machinist - Weekday Day Shift - Algona

About the role

The Machinist Position operates assigned resources of machining tools and equipment ensuring safety of operations, compliance with quality control standards with productivity targets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to safety and quality
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to shift times or a pre-arranged work schedule
• Able to run multiple types of machines
• Perform setup and production for machine cells and standalone CNC mills
• Proficiency with multiple machine and control types
• Set-up of first part on machine as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
• Set-up and run the first part after completion of machine set-up
• Verify program is stable and part is within tolerance for run
• Verify all set-up documentation is correct and adequate for part run
• Complete MIP sheet for first part
• Ensure correct work orders, programs, and documents are being used for current operation
• Help trouble-shoot basic production problems
• During times when not assigned a set-up or performing production or as assigned by supervisor; spot check parts and deburr finished product
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Clean the machine at the end of each shift; organize all parts and tools for the job for the next shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality/time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing
• Proficient at reading and understanding M and G code
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read shop production blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions during production and follow all safety protocols
• Advanced understanding of machine set-up
• Machine shop experience and/or on the job training
• Self-motivated with an ability to work alone or in a team environment
• Ability to work across departments to meet product quality standards efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions given by the operations manager, lead, or senior machinist and carry them out correctly
• Ability to interpret instructions given and apply experience and training throughout the course of the day for each production job assigned
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and write simple correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret the English language
• Willingness to learn and, as required, help and/or train others