Machinist

Summary This position is accountable for the set-up and operation of production equipment to cost effectively produce a high-quality product on a timely basis that meets customer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Set-up and operate production equipment to produce product that meets internal and external customer demands. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, clients, co-workers, and management members. Continually monitor manufacturing methods, processes and procedures to ensure department and business goals are met while maintaining or improving cost competitiveness, which includes identifying, recommending, and implementing necessary improvements. Follow and continually monitor established safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained. Provide quality in all goods and services delivered to internal and external customers through an approach of thorough planning, responsible implementation, and continuous improvement. Foundational understanding of CNC and surface grinding. Operates, sets up and identifies appropriate fixtures and required wheels to produce parts. Works with Engineering effectively. Qualifications Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to differentiate between alpha-numeric characters. Must have a good verbal and written understanding of the English language. Ability to accurately inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges, measuring threads, O.D., I.D., lengths or depths within predefined accuracy ranges. Ability to use math, for general work (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Ability to effectively communicate, train and support one another and the business. Ability to repetitively (using safe manual lifting procedures) lift 50 lbs of material from the ground up to waist-high levels and load onto machinery and be able to perform repetitive motion tasks. Must have manual dexterity and vision necessary to operate required tools and machines safely. Export Control Requirements - This position must meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Education and/or Work Experience Minimum of a High School Degree. Ability to read blueprints. Strong Mechanical Aptitude. Preferred 2 year’s previous experience. Must be a US citizen or #J-18808-Ljbffr