Manual Machinist

Conductix-Wampfler a leading global manufacturer in the mobile electrification market is looking to add a career-minded machinist to their team. We are looking for someone with a quality-focused and continuous improvement mindset. In this position, you will assist with daily production and scheduling and setup of manual machines. You will get to work with a variety of materials and components and work through special setups for customer projects.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Associates degree or completion of an apprenticeship in Machine/Tool and Die Technology
• Ability to run and set up manual equipment
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a quality environment
• Exhibit problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Please apply online at under careers.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

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SUMMARY


Sets up and operates manual, and special purpose machines and to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpiece, the sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and drill presses.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings.
• Sits and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Experience with building fixtures for drilling, milling, and turning.
• Responsible for checking the accuracy of engineering, sales, and manufacturing offices' input to ensure customer final product is correct and within quality acceptance guidelines. Any changes or corrections must be communicated to appropriate departments so future product output is consistent with customer expectations.
• Understands, supports, implements, and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.
• Supports and upholds the quality and EHS policy,
• Upholds Core Values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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


Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training; or a minimum of four years of job shop related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Or certification of completion of a Certified Apprenticeship Program

LANGUAGE SKILLS


Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and technical procedures. Ability to write. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS


Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY


Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

***Please note, the above is a high-level overview of the physical demands of this job. For a complete comprehensive overview of all physical requirements, please refer to the physical demands addendum provided separately by HR.***

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS POSITION

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Shares expertise with others. Handles the technical aspects of their duties.
• Customer Service - Meets commitments. Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership - Accepts feedback from others.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff. Improves processes, products, and services.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost-saving measures.
• Meeting Preparation - Comes prepared for each meeting.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Supports organization's goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Adapts to changing conditions.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Motivation - Measures self against a standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect. Accepts responsibility for your own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies for feedback to make improvements. Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Motivation - Measures self against a standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards. Completes work in a timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Reports unsafe conditions or practices. Uses equipment and material properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the workplace. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instruction. Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Looks for opportunities. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improvements.

MINIMUM TOOL REQUIREMENT

• 6" machinist scale
• 6" caliper, dial or digital
• 0-3" micrometer set
• 12" machinist combination square set, of good quality
• Telescoping gauges 1/2" - 6"
• Transfer punch set
• Prick and center punch set
• Carbide scribe
• 12' tape measure
• Calculator - scientific
• Dead blow hammer
• Brass hammer
• 12' crescent wrench
• End wrenches 7/16"-1"
• Dial indicator, minimum 1" travel w/mag. base
• Edge finder
• Screwdriver set
• Ball pen hammer
• Machinist handbook
• Allen wrenches American 1/16"-1/2" metric 1.5 - 12
• Thread pitch gauge
• Indicator and holder Indicol
• Deburr tool
• Roll-around toolbox
• Supplied by the company: Safety glasses, drills, taps.

A machinist needs to be able to accomplish the following to the satisfaction of management or possess a Degree in Machine Technology

1. Single point threading I.D. O.D. and taper pipe threads. Need to be able to look up in the Machinists handbook and calculate setup and run threading operations.
2. Calculate speeds, feeds, and chip loads for turning, boring, and milling.
3. Be able to understand the geometry of tooling and surface finishes.
4. Sharpen drills, carbide and high-speed steels for machining operations.
5. Take most any job in the shop and be able to machine to print.
6. When you have a job, be able to write the procedure in which you will create the part, how you will hold work and what steps you will take to complete the part.
7. Know the terminology of the equipment in the shop.
8. Learn how to compensate for tool deflection and consistency.
9. Layout and measure bolt circles, coordinates, slots, etc.
10. Select tooling required for the job needed, and know what kind of tooling you are using.
11. Have the specialty measuring tools and know-how to use them in order to make the parts required.
12. Know about tolerance fits and be able to apply them.
13. Need to possess Machinist's handbook and be able to look up information needed to make machined parts.