Production Machinist - Immediate Hire

Machinist I, II, III

The Machinist is responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts. Produces small batches or large quantities of metal parts. Ensures products meet precise specifications.

Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Operates machine tools such as saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts.

Reviews electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.

Calculates where to cut or bore using a measuring device.

Marks the workpiece to show where cuts should be made.

Determines how fast or slow workpiece is fed into machine.

Determines how much material to remove.

Selects tools and materials for the job.

Plans the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.

Changes out tooling and saw blades as needed.

Positions workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.

Monitors and control feed rate and speed.

Ensures workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.

Detects problems by listening for specific sounds.

Adjusts cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.

Monitors the accuracy of cuts.

Replaces dull cutting tools.

Checks accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.

Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures, wears protective equipment as required to meet or exceed OSHA and company requirements.

May provide training to other employees on machining, assembly, inspection and/or test procedures.

Maintains all aspects of work place cleanliness and organization.

Ability to use and read measuring tape, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools.

Ability to do setups and create setups on new jobs.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, driving forklift trucks and operating other metal working machinery, obtaining additional training or certification, providing assistance to other departments, participating in team activities, identifying opportunities for improvements, and complying with the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling on a regular basis, regular manual dexterity/coordination, regular visual effort, and ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis. Works in a factory environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.

Potential hazards include exposure to hazardous substances and sharp tools.

Required education/experience/skills include a high school graduate or equivalent, plus a minimum 3-5 years as a Machinist and/or Mechanical Assembler experience.

Preferred education/experience/skills include a 2 year degree in a related vocational field of study, experience performing welding, mechanical and electrical system assemblies, knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications, knowledge of machines and tools, knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods, knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Certifications, licenses, or registrations required/preferred include CNC, manual or precision machining certification desired.

United States employee acknowledgement includes understanding that this is not meant to be an all-inclusive job description, but highlights the majority of expectations for this position, understanding that employment is at-will status, and understanding that it is the employee's responsibility to perform these duties as requested and within compliance of company policy.

Parts ASAP (formerly All States Ag Parts)