Machinist Specialist

Machinist Specialist

1st shift: 7-3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)

Position Summary:

Performs development/prototype and experimental machine work on various types of machine shop equipment. Works on complex assignments requiring original design and preparation of necessary jigs, fixtures, and temporary tooling. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment and provides training to new/less experienced employees.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Runs multiple machines and adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require expert knowledge of machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques, together with diversified experience.
• Performs complex machining operations and troubleshoots/resolves complex problems. Able to adapt equipment to meet special machining requirements. Able to set up and operate manual and/or CNC machines on a daily basis.
• Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Independently analyzes, determines, and recommends changes prior to manufacturing. Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems.
• Develops and defines processes in the absence of formal documentation to produce a final product with little or no direction.
• Advises and assists with tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use a coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated according to the schedule.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs all statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements.
• Trains and mentors less experienced team members.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

• Actively contributes to lean/continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work areas.
• Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand.
• Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members.
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient in new/unfamiliar assignments.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications (relevant experience, education, and training):

1. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and seven or more years of related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance in a team environment. 2. Can program, run, and set up both mills and lathes 3. Can set up and run all CNC support equipment. 4. Able to perform EDGE CAM programming functions. 5. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. 6. May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (i.e., certified operator). 7. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written or verbal instructions. 8. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine setups. 9. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry. 10. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment. 11. Displays ability to lead and/or implement lean/continuous improvement initiatives. 12. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development. 13. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills, and serves as a resource to other team members. 14. Interprets reports and uses job-specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail). 15. Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to move about the plant frequently to access materials and machinery. The employee is occasionally required to reposition him/herself to operate equipment or move about parts and materials. The employee occasionally lifts materials weighing more than 40 lbs. and moves or transports materials and parts weighing 26-40 lbs. around the plant. The employee constantly operates plant machinery to perform essential job functions. Employees in this job are frequently exposed to hazardous equipment or machinery; dust, gas, and fumes; loud noises, and extreme heat.