Tool and Die Machinist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.
• Program and operate manual and CNC machines (mills, lathes, grinders, & etc)
• Read, interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD designs.
• Build, repair and maintain stamping dies, molds, fixtures, and custom tools.
• Knowledge of how different metals react to various temperatures, pressures, and forces (metallurgy).
• Inspect and measure finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• The ability to perform routine and predictive maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Must work under tight time lines with multiple priorities.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to dies and tooling for optimal performance.
• Work closely with engineers, production staff, maintenance team,
• Ensure safety protocols and company procedures are followed
• The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure that they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• The ability to work across organizational and functional boundaries to achieve company goals. This includes the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams and managers.
• The ability and willingness to generate new ideas to improve work efficiencies, productivity, and customer service.
• The ability to perform general machining activities using mills, lathes, drill press, grinders and other machine shop tools.
• The ability to read and use micrometers, measuring tools, gauges, indicators and calibration stickers.
• Knowledge of CNC programming/machining, including the ability to read, understand, and edit basic programs.
• General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, including how and which tools could be used on such equipment machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understand how parts relate and how they impact system functionality.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.
• Provides mechanical floor support on installation(s) and project(s) as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
• Must be able to use Excel and Microsoft Office programs.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required High school diploma or GED, technical or trade school certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a machinist or tool and die maker
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and GD&T
• Experience with CNC and manual tools
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods