Journeyman Machinist

Overview

Build, modify, design, and repair machinery and equipment as directed. Directs and controls multiple fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Updates project list with Manager, Production Services and coordinates schedule of individual projects
• Participate in designing new and modifying existing equipment and machinery
• Produces prints and drawings as required
• Ensures all phases fabrication are being performed effectively
• Identifies and solves any problems with equipment or personnel
• Build new machinery, equipment, and fixtures, and rebuild and refurbish equipment as needed
• Paint new and refurbished equipment
• Operate fabrication equipment, machines, and tools
• Maintains open communication with maintenance and warehouse to ensure project schedules are met
• Ensures consistent and maximum throughput while maintaining quality
• Ensures that product loss and scrap are kept to a minimum
• Maintains raw material and supply inventories, and notifies purchasing when items need to be ordered
• Trains new hires as well as long-term employees on fabrication team
• Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures
• Keeps plant fabrication/tool area in ‘tour-ready’ condition at all times

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years of MIG welding experience
• 3 years experience in machine fabrication and design operations; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fabrication systems, processes, and equipment
• Welding processes and equipment
• Mechanical systems and machine design
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as: drawings, prints, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.

• CAD, 4-Axis CNC, as well as tool room equipment - end mill, surface grinder, etc.

SKILL IN:

• Fusion 360 or Inventor, and other electronic drawing software
• Welding: MIG and TIG
• Plasma Cutting
• Lathe and Mill Setup / Operation
• Ironworker, Shears, Punch and Dies
• Fabrication Tools and processes
• Use of measuring devices such as: caliper and micrometer.
• Operating a fork lift.

ABILITY TO:

• Understand technical concepts: Mechanical movement, Forces, and Design
• Work with fellow employees.
• Oversee work flow.
• Self Start and maintain project timelines
• Effectively communicate with others
• Problem solve and attention to detail.