Tool Room Machinist

Tool Room Machinist Corporate Headquarters - Carol Stream, IL Overview Salary Range $30.53 - $38.16 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Description Position Summary: Partners with Team Leader(s) to make our customers successful by embracing AJA's Vision. Responsible for operating CNC equipment to create components per specifications and standard operating procedures. Essential Role Responsibilities Operates and completes set-ups on machining equipment, troubleshoots and makes adjustments to the equipment as necessary. Machines stainless steel, aluminum, and a variety of plastic parts as needed. Fit parts to very close tolerances, fabricating materials as needed. Works with leaders to ensure quality control on product lines and adherence to standard operating procedures. Reports concerns, issues, and shortages to appropriate leader in timely manner. Ensures proper finish according to blueprints, routing, and bill of materials. Maintains clean and functional workstations and the adherence to safety policies and procedures. Working knowledge of engineering principles. Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, diagrams, work orders, specification manuals, and plans to determine material requirements and assembly instructions. Confirms product performance by designing and conducting verification & validation tests. Perform other related duties as assigned by department team leader(s) Qualifications Essential Skills & Role Qualifications Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills (i.e., ability to navigate Windows). Must be self-motivated, a team player with the ability to work in multi-task environment. Ability to use basic hand tools, calipers, squares, test equipment, micrometers, and in-circuit testers. Action and detail oriented, results driven, ability to make decisions, work independently and as a team. Ability to differentiate colors, use basic hand tools, read engineering blueprints and bill of materials. Ability to operate most fabrication equipment, and strong mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of production/quality standards, and assembly procedures/processes A strong technical understanding of automation equipment including but not limited to hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and electronic actuators. Critical communication with supervisors, peers, and customers Strong knowledge of machining practices and how part tolerances affect machining requirements. Must be a team player with the ability to work in multi-task. Must be flexible to work in across functional environment. Knowledge of foodservice industry/equipment (preferred) Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Preferred) Essential Education & Experience High School Diploma and/ or G.E.D; additional education preferred. 7-10 years' knowledge and experience as a machinist. Must be able to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe Operation of CNC mill & lathe (Prototrak experience preferred) 1-2 years machining components for automated equipment (Preferred) Ability to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe (Preferred) Experience in Foodservice manufacturing Industry (Preferred) Work Conditions & Safety Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand at assembly work cells for up to 4 hours at time Must be able to lift/carry/pull up to 50 pounds with assistance Work Conditions are normal for a fabrication manufacturing environment Work environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety goggles, steel toe shoes/ boots, hearing protections, protective sleeves, gloves, and aprons