Machinist I

POSITION: Machinist I
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

Primary Objective

The Machinist I is responsible for operating a variety of machines to perform assigned tasks. They will produce or repair precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements. In addition, the Machinist I will assist with Maintenance Technician duties to support Operations as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Machinist

• Operates a variety of machining equipment, including but not limited to: CNC mills, manual mills, lathes, saws, measurement devices, grinders, and hand tools.
• Perform complex and developmental machining work with minimal technical supervision.
• Constructs complex tooling and components from existing designs, collaborating cross-functionally to fabricate tooling per engineering prints.
• Produces parts as per specifications, maintaining required tolerances and surface finishes and quality standards.
• Works from CAD models, engineering drawings and sketches.
• Applies advanced shop mathematics and utilizes a full range of precision measuring instruments.
• Makes adjustments or verify tooling is accurate prior to production usage.
• Assembles tooling or sub-assemblies requiring tight tolerances and high precision.
• Performs quality inspections on finished tooling.
• Assist with planning stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available.

Other Duties

• Adheres to GMP/QSR requirements and follows applicable QMS documentation (e.g., SOP’s, Work Instructions) to successfully accomplish job requirements.
• Follows Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies and procedures, including wearing hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection as required.
• Follows gowning procedures in designated areas.
• Follows established safety requirements and adheres to the Health Safety and Environment Management System.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical school training or apprenticeship is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years tool room experience or basic machining operations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Hurco or Mazak CNC mills preferred.
• Ability to operate machine shop equipment such as lathe, mill grinder, saw, etc.
• Ability to use tools, read rulers, scales and gauges.
• Ability to read complex drawings, diagrams, or blue prints.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience using CAD software. Fusion, AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a high paced environment
• Good mechanical skills are a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.
• Excellent dependability and reliability.
• Ability to independently prioritize and execute projects and responsibilities
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to be creative with projects that are non-routine in nature.

Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapting, in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups.
• Decision Making: Using critical thinking, good business sense and organizational values to make decisions involving varying levels of risk and ambiguity.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charter Medical, LLC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and Applicants without regard to sex, age, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disable veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

The statements contained in the job description reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Charter Medical, LLC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.