Machinist 3 (First Shift)

Description

Latitude Corp.

We are looking for a Machinist 3 to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

First Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation. With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense. We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical - capable of lifting 40 lbs. safely or with assistance. Capability of standing and bending over for long periods of time while performing manual labor with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to visually and physically inspect parts to company dimensional and aesthetic standards
• Working Hours - full-time
• Personal Traits - Excellent communication skills with positive teamwork and safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi-task and troubleshoot. Possess the willingness and ability to effectively pass on personal machining knowledge with fellow machinists of lesser ability.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for using furnished tools, such as CNC programs, job set-up sheets, job travelers, and current part prints to establish tooling and table set-ups that will produce parts that run safely, efficiently, and consistent enough to meet or exceed the customer's requirements. Responsible for creating programs as assigned. Authority to manufacture parts as per job traveler. Authority to drive company forklift if trained. Responsible for producing quality workmanship, which meets or exceeds requirements.

• Work safely and ensure hazardous conditions are eliminated. Follow company safety procedures.
• Follow all company policies as outlined in the handbook and other company documents
• Ensure the highest quality standards are met with all work done.
• Ensure output meets required deadlines while executing above.
• Ensure ISO quality system and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure all tools required to complete job are supplied.
• Set-up and run all Mill and Lathe jobs as trained. (including first time runs)
• Write and edit programs at the machine. Also using our CAD CAM system.
• Work independently and multi-task.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and upkeep of machining department equipment and tooling.
• Ensure departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Audit of work completed to ensure highest quality standards.
• Arrive to work in a punctual manner and be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Accurately maintain MES system as instructed.
• Maintain scrap log.
• Assist in monthly inventory process.
• Maintain neat and clean work area.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to set-up and run jobs (including first time runs) within quality and efficiency expectations on all 3 axis mills and lathes (including live tooling)
• Considerable knowledge to perform routine and preventative maintenance and upkeep of equipment and instruments used.
• Ability to read, understand and explain blueprints and GD&T.
• Ability to interpret data from the CMM and manual measurements and make adjustments to machining processes to achieve dimensional and visual compliance
• Ability to write and edit programs at the machine proficiently
• Possess good math skills, ability to read calipers, micrometers and associated measuring equipment.
• Basic computer and writing skills.
• Must have ability to visually inspect parts to company aesthetic standards.
• Ability to assist in driving continuous improvement through improving the processes, reducing cycle time, reducing setup time, utilizing one operator on two machines where possible, and other methods as needed
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of experience in similar function

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.