Tool Room Machinist (1st Shift, Union)

Bradken’s Specialty Products business is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, complex engineered castings and fabrications for commercial and military applications..
We live by our values of Challenge, Customer and Communication – they drive us to constantly move forward, to adapt and to thrive.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Tool Room Machinist to join our St. Jospeh, MO location. The Tool Room Machinist will work under the direction of the Machine Shop Superintendent to support plant production and follow industries best practices.

SHIFT: 1st Shift
PAY: $25.26 - $28.76

Purpose Statement:
Employee will be required to load, maintain and inventory the electronic record keeping software. Repair cutter bodies, operate tool room machines, build fixtures off drawings, operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage and load Tool Boss
• Operate both manual mill/lathe and Bridgeport
• Effectively use various tool sharpeners and grinders in tool room
• Proficiently use a torch for various applications
• Drive a forklift
• Operate an overhead crane
• Repair lathe cutting tools as needed
• Control data
• Other duties as assigned

Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• 2 years of machining
• Microsoft Excel application
• Unibis or similar program preferred
• Reading schematics and blueprints
• Demonstrated use and understanding of micrometers and callipers
• Demonstrated use of manual mill/lathe preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effective organization and time management
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Must be knowledgeable with the use of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to use basic hand tools

Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Benefits:

• Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000once you commence work with us*.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
• We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead. *Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria. Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a background check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
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