Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist – Omaha Conductix‑Wampfler, a leading global manufacturer in the mobile electrification market, is seeking a career‑minded machinist to support daily production, scheduling, and setup of manual machines. The role involves working with a variety of materials and components, handling special setups for customer projects, and maintaining a quality‑focused, continuous‑improvement mindset. Responsibilities Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions, tolerance, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining. Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and drill presses. Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut; enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, adjusting machine controls or control media as required. Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications. Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings. Sit and assemble parts into complete assembly. Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly. Confere with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Assist with building fixtures for drilling, milling, and turning. Check the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing input, ensuring final product meets customer expectations and quality acceptance guidelines; communicate changes or corrections to appropriate departments. Support, implement, and sustain 5S program initiatives and goals. Maintain and uphold the quality and EHS policy and core values. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Machine/Tool and Die Technology or completion of an apprenticeship; or equivalent education and experience. 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to a quality environment. Demonstrated ability to run and set up manual equipment. Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Knowledge of machine tool setup, machining parameters, and quality control. Experience with 5S and maintaining a safe, organized workspace. Benefits Great starting wage and health, dental, and life insurance. 401(k) plan, paid vacation, personal time, holidays, and profit sharing. Tuition reimbursement program. Work Environment & Physical Demands Regular use of moving mechanical parts; frequent exposure to vibration. Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and extreme heat. Noise level typically loud. Regular standing, use of hands, reaching, talking, hearing; occasional walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Regular lifting or moving of heavy items; requires close, peripheral, depth perception and vision focus. Legal & Equality Statement Drug‑free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr