Machinist

Machinist

Under general or minimal supervision, the Machinist fabricates parts for production units by blueprint specifications utilizing a variety of hand and major machine tools such as; a drill press, a grinder, deburring equipment, and manual and CNC lathe and mills.

Essential Duties, Knowledge And Skills

• Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manor
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Possess a positive attitude towards all employees and create positive working relationships
• Demonstrate proper use of all safety equipment through everyday use and practice
• Perform material handling duties (part identification and handling, basic rigging)
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools related to Machinist responsibilities
• Perform duties as assigned by lead or supervisor
• Attend all required team and company meetings
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area through continuous 7S efforts
• Read and understand basic drawings and schematics
• Under direct supervision, perform basic part preparation and machining activities
• Ability to work independently with supervision (self-starter/self-motivated)
• Assist higher-level Machinist in the machining and fabrication process
• Provide input on quality, cost, and production issues
• Assist in the detection of defective material by inspecting incoming parts or stock for use in fabricating parts documenting unusual conditions, and report to supervisor
• Comprehension of basic machining, tools, and fabrication tasks utilizing common shop standard practices
• Develop a basic understanding of lean principals
• Cleans, deburrs, and finishes parts to meet shop standards
• With mentor, fabricates new and replacement parts for production units utilizing shop machines such as; lathes, mills, grinders and drills
• Maintains equipment in safe operating order by performing repairs on minor machine malfunctions and communicates issues to the respective supervisor
• Develop a basic understanding of CNC programming
• Perform machinist tasks utilizing common machining practices

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Military, trade school or community college coursework in hydraulic-mechanical assembly, repair, and troubleshooting desired.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires a high level of physical flexibility, strength, and stamina, including the ability to: see and assess drawings, photos, and written instructions; audibly hear verbal instructions and mechanical signals (forklifts, cranes, machine alarms, etc.); and speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Have full range of body movement: head, neck, shoulders; lift arms overhead; work overhead; reach, lift, push/pull, walk, climb, kneel, bend; good dexterity and range of movement in fingers, hands and wrists.
• Sit for at least three hours.
• Stand on feet for at least three hours.
• Repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain confidence and balance while working on ladders up to 12 feet tall.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.