Machinist 1 - Weekend Day shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain job assignments from supervisor or manager.
• Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Load and unload product and fixtures on assigned CNC machine.
• Perform machining operations from drawings and written work instructions.
• Utilize basic mathematical skills to measure and record dimensional items with accuracy and efficiency.
• Responsible for his / her part quality and utilizes standard and customer measuring equipment to perform dimensional checks.
• Performs visual inspections of machines parts.
• Pass or fail parts in QMS.
• Report nonconforming parts to shift lead, supervisor, or engineering.
• Maintains machines in operational condition by performing daily preventive maintenance checks of oil levels and coolant concentration, reporting any machine abnormalities to the shift team leader or supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to 6S standards.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts through verbal or documented communication for required actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Communicates with manufacturing on first piece acceptance and stopping processes due to failing parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Required Skills:

• Basic English language skills and the ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions.
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• As required, must be able to pass any Customer required testing/machining specifications pertaining to their parts and standards.
• Skill in following directions both verbal and written and in transferring instructions into action.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on a deadline.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math skills include adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Willingness to learn.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED required; CNC operator / machinist diploma or certification preferred. Machine Tool Technology degree a definite plus.
• 0 to 2 years of manufacturing experience operating CNC mills or lathes; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree

Working Conditions:

• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve (12) hours.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Visual acuity skill to detect any flaws in the parts being inspected.