Machinist

Machinist III, United States - (Ooltewah, TN, Onsite)

The Mining and Infrastructure Attachments division is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing hydraulic attachment tools, ground engaging tools, and infrastructure battery-powered hand tools and attachments. Our products serve diverse industries including mining, construction, infrastructure, demolition, and recycling. With production facilities spanning six continents, including major hubs in Sweden, Germany, the USA, and Australia, we are committed to delivering excellence in both products and services.

In this role, your mission and responsibilities will be to:

This Machinist III role is responsible to operate and maintain the PAMA machine and the CNC equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the quality and production standards of the company. This position works with fabrication, assembly, material handling, and the machine shop as well as the planning and engineering departments. Specifically, you'll:

• Charged with the responsibility of defining obstacles and aid in creating solutions concerning safety, identifying safety hazards, and suggesting corrective actions.
• Review job orders, bring in the required material into the shop from the warehouse
• Operate PAMA, G&L, Okuma, 6-axis line boring machine and multi-head CNC controlled machines.
• Fabricate part(s) to blueprint specification using appropriate machine(s) and process, such as; Strippit, Whitney, Cincinnati Press Brake, Koike Torch.
• Ability to operate general fabrication equipment (i.e. Mubea, Carlton Radial Arm Drill, Roller, etc.
• Operate over head crane in a safe manner in accordance with company safety protocols.
• Organize paperwork to ensure jobs are completed as per company standards.
• Work with the CNC Programmer to maximize plate usage for the highest efficiency.
• Perform scheduled (daily, weekly and monthly) preventative maintenance in the workstation/ work area.
• Operate forklift to bring the completed job orders to other departments when required.
• Liaise with fabrication, assembly, other material handlers, and machine shop as well as planning and engineering departments.
• Log in and scan job orders into a computer system when required.
• Assist the with 5S organization & cleaning initiatives: lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and maintaining key metrics in the overall performance.
• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices and report any potential hazards to supervisor.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Any other duties assigned that fall within the employee's capabilities.

Experience and requirements:
You're a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. You're creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You're agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we always deliver top-notch customer experiences. You also have:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• 3 to 5 years' in Heavy Equipment/ Manufacturing environment
  • Experience with CNC machines 2 years' experience preferred

• Experienced in driving forklift and overhead crane required.
• Training will be provided if needed.
• Basic computer skills required, and good organizational, prioritizing & problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, and self-directed with ability to take initiative.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with ad-hoc issues when required.
• Attention to detail required.

Epiroc USA LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Employment at Epiroc USA LLC is "at-will," which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, by state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment.


Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job.


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