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Job Title: Mazak Palletech Machinist 1^st shift
Location: Evansville 

Job Type: Full-time
Department: CNC

Compensation: $21.00-$24.00

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am-3:00pm; Overtime may be mandatory on business needs. Monday-Friday additional 3 hours at start of shift 3:30am-6:30am, occasional Saturday 5am:11am

Position Summary

The Mazak Palletech Machinist sets up and operates CNC machines to produce parts that meet blueprint specifications. This role requires precision, technical skills, and a strong focus on safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Load and unload fixtures
• Debur parts to meet quality requirements.
• Rotate inserts and change tools when needed.
• Perform routine machine maintenance (oils, coolant).
• Adjust programs and offsets; troubleshoot as necessary.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, etc.
• Operate Palletech systems and Mazak controls.
• Set up new jobs and edit programs.
• Read and interpret CMM reports.
• Repair and rework parts as needed.
• Follow production schedules and prioritize tasks.
• Comply with 5S, ISO/quality, and safety procedures.
• Pay close attention to detail and focus on results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

• At least 1 year of Palletech machining experience.

Skills:

• Proficient with hand tools and mechanical tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Solid math skills for accurate measurements.
• Experience with CNC machine operations (drilling, grinding, milling).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Translate instructions into CNC commands.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying and fixing production issues.

Work Environment

This position is in a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery and requires strict adherence to safety procedures. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possesses or is able to acquire a valid forklift driver’s license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, perform metric to inch conversions.  

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.