Mill Technician Specialist

Company Description

Merritt Precision manufactures highly sophisticated plugs for the marine, automotive, and aerospace industries in Merritt Island, Florida and Sweetwater, TN. Merritt Precision, a Correct Craft Company, provides the high level of quality, service, and confidentiality that customers have come to expect. Through expanded capacity and new technologies, Merritt Precision is helping transform ideas into reality. To learn more visit https://merrittprecision.com

Job Description

As a Mill Tech Specialist, you will be requested to apply your skills in many different areas but will have a high focus on plug building.  These areas are not limited to spraying primer, applying putty, block sanding (dry/wet), shrink wrapping parts, loading parts, and operating robots.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Operating all robots in coordination with the programmers

• Applying putty to the plugs to fix air voids.
• Rolling fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Spraying primer on special projects
• Will be a key team player on all special projects.
• Shrink wrapping finished parts.
• Loading finished parts onto trucks.
• Block sanding plugs (dry and wet sand)
• Use hand tools when necessary.
• Operating a spray putty gun.
• Operating a fiberglass chop gun.
• Assist in ordering inventory.
• Assist in putting inventory in its designated location once it is received.
• Assisting in taking the truck and trailer to empty at the dump.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross train within the department.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instruction of Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team. 
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. 

Tools used in this occupation include but are not limited to:

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half- mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, Fiberglass chop gun, sanders, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass and resin.
• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.

Knowledge, Education and Experience includes but is not limited to:

• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team. Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some Knowledge of FRP and composites
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to see and identify small quality defects.
• Position requires repetitive arm, hand and shoulder movements.
• Fine motor skills required for multiple tasks.
• Must be able to climb into and out of interior of plugs.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment to include respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Additional Information

WHY APPLY:

• Opportunity to take your career to the next level
• Work for a company that values people, performance and philanthropy
• Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the world
• Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive Plan

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Americans with Disability Specifications 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.  

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.    

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Merritt Precision provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Merritt Precision complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Merritt Precision expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Merritt Precision’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

By signing this job description, you understand your job tasks and responsibilities.  According to Nautique Boat Company policy employees are not eligible for transfer until completion of one year of employment unless initiated by the company.