Sr. Machinist

About the Role

Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and runs multiple production machines.
• Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and grinding parts.
• Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been preplanned and established.
• Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
• Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
• Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
• Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
• Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
• Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
• Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, and comparators.
• Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.
• Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

Requirements

• Three years related machining experience.
• Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Able to make machine set ups.
• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, may include trigonometry.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications.
• Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems.
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.
• The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Regular attendance and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.60 to $40.15 hourly

Participation in Annual Incentive Bonus Program

Relocation bonus available to qualified candidates

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.