A/R Machinist III

divh2Manufacturing Team Member/h2pThe lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 130 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!/ppOur benefits include:/pulliBCBS Medical Coverage/liliDelta Dental/lili401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution/liliPTO including vacation, sick time, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes/liliExtra vacation day purchase program/liliVision insurance/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliShort term disability and long-term disability insurance/liliHSA FSA options to cover additional medical costs/liliParental leave for moms and dads to be/li/ulpA host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!/ppThis job can be described as:/ppSets up and operates a full range of conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, millers and Bridgeports boring mills. Setting up, programming, and operating basic CNC equipment to perform work involving moderate to routine set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types. Performs complex and diversified machining operations. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to engineering drawings. Cross checks fellow machinists and advises of any quality issues. May contribute and advise engineering regarding design. Works as part of a team - must be willing to support the team and collaborate to support quality and production goals./ppJob Model: On-Site/ppOn-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts./ppA typical day at work would include:/pulliConsistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job./liliSets up and operates full range of conventional machine shop equipment, including, lathes, millers, Bridgeports, boring mills./liliSets up, programs and operates CNC equipment. Work involves moderate to complex set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types./liliDevelops and fabricates fixtures as needed./liliPerforms complex, diversified machining operations necessary to produce the Companys manufacturing products as well as experimental/prototype precision parts for field testing/test lab./liliMachine work is performed from standard documentation, rough sketches, preliminary drawings, verbal discussions, and samples./liliInspects own work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to engineering drawings. Cross checks fellow machinists and advises of any quality issues. Must support Chesterton Quality policies./liliMaintains safe and clean work area on a day-to day basis./liliKeeps informed of and follows machine shop safety policies and procedures./liliWorks under general direction. No instructions needed on routine work. General guidance provided upon request for special assignments./liliManufactures complex components./liliAdvanced knowledge and understanding of all standard equipment in machine shop./liliPerforms diversified and complex machining operations. Works on the most difficult assignments./liliExercises independent judgment in determining fabrication methods to be used. Frequently required to improvise and to use shop mathematics./liliMay contribute and advise engineering regarding design./li/ulpExperience you need coming into this job:/pulliApprentice training desirable./lili8 - 10 years related experience in manufacturing and/or machine shop environment./liliAbility to read and comprehend complex engineering drawings and blueprints./liliAbility to set up and operate a full range of conventional machine shop equipment./liliAdvanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity./liliAbility to read, comprehend, and follow written, verbal instructions, and sequence of events./liliAbility to exercise independent judgment./liliBasic CNC skills./liliAbility to function as part of a team./liliStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with and train others./liliAbility to work under pressure and work well with others./liliAdvanced understanding of shop floor mathematics./liliAdvanced understanding of quality control principles./liliAbility to work as a team player./liliAbility to use full range of measurement tools./liliAbility to work in a machine shop environment./li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear and reach with hands and arms. May require: repetitive elbow movements, rotating wrist movements, grasping, squeezing and handling objects, tools or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Works near moving mechanical parts. Ability to wear steel toe safety shoes/boots and to wear safety eyewear required. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature in the work environment. While performing the job employee may be required to wear a respirator./ppDisclaimer:/ppA.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/ppThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities./ppTargeted pay range: $33.00 - $38.00/hr. depending on experience/ppChesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($33.00 - $38.00/hr. DOE) is Chestertons good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered leveled positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicants skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a leveled based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview./ppHired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance./ppPlease note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the companys usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available./ppChesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window./ppAll of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements./ppChesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D/p/div