Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production. 

• Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and complex CNC program editing computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance. 

• Strong knowledge or reading code and editing programs 

• Ability to run and set up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s. 

• Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills.  

• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts. 

• Understands flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers. 

• Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.  

• Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T 

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.  

• Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group. 

• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment. 

• Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Indirect through training new associates 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production. 

• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree 

• 5+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required 

• A recognized apprenticeship may be required. 

Preferred Skills and Abilities 

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills. 

• Strong understanding of mathematics 

• Strong communicator and team player 

• Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. 

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Travel Required 

  None 

  Minimal 

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