Direct Care Staff

Manual Machinist

Align Precision - Tuscaloosa

Manufacturing

Full Time

Pay Based on Experience

Location: 14120 Highway 11 N, Cottondale, AL, 35453

Manufactures detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings, or verbal instructions using various computer- or mechanically controlled machine tools and equipment. Sets up and operates mills, lathes, computer-controlled equipment (CNC) machine tools, grinders, and other machine equipment using mathematical and geometrical calculations. Uses precision measuring instruments to check and maintain tolerances.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Set up, operate, and maintain CNC milling and turning centers according to complex blueprints and specifications.

Retrieve job related information (job routings, part drawing, tool lists, work-instructions, etc.)

Process parts according to work instruction

Document manufactured quantities and all required processes utilizing ERP system

Perform precise measurements and inspections to ensure parts meet stringent quality control standards.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize machining efficiency.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols.

Review finished assembly for dimensional integrity and for functionality

Present finished fabrication to customer and demonstrates application

Implement changes requested at buy-off

Provide feed-back about used resources. (i.e. work time, material, consumables, etc.)

Rework parts from manufacturing according to instruction

Provide finished parts to next process

Maintain Work Area (5S)

Support lean manufacturing activities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Machine Tool Technology Certificate preferred

Experience working with manual mills and/or lathe machines

Experience working with ERP system is preferred

Proficient in both, the Imperial and the Metric system

Work experience in a conventional machine shop setting

Language Skills

Ability to write professionally for multiple outlets that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to verbally communicate effectively

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio)

Physical Demands

The 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Employee may occasionally be required to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.