Machinist

Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-conscious machinist to join our team.

Summary

Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    1.  Thinks safety and exercises safe work habits in daily endeavors.

    2.  Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

    3.  Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.

    4.  Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

    5.  Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

    6.  Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

    7.  Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

    8.  Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

    9.  Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.

   10.  Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

   11.  Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

   12.  Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.

   13.  Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

   14.  Removes slag or burrs from edges of work piece.

   15.  Cleans machine and tooling.

   16.  Performs machine maintenance

   17.  Performs the duties of a Plasma Punch Operator.

   18.  Performs the duties of a NC Nester.

   19.  Sharpens machine tools, including punches and dies used at plasma-punch operations.

   20.  Gathers parts for dealer loader hydraulic kits. Gathers and packages spare parts for dealer loaders.

   21.  Performs the duties of a Shipper/Receiver. May take packages to be shipped to US Post Office or shipping company.

   22.  All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

    1.  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

    2.  Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

    3.  Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

    4.  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

    5.  Written Communication – Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

    6.  Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

    7.  Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences action and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

    8.  Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals on values; Benefits organization through outside activities, Supports positive and constructive action and respects diversity.

    9.  Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

   10.  Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

   11.  Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

   12.  Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

   13.  Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

   14.  Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

   15.  Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

   16.  Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to the best fit situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

   17.  Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

   18.  Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

   19.  Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

   20.  Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Develops ideas and information in a manner that gets other's attention.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    1.  Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    2.  Language Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

    3.  Mathematical Skills - Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers with three decimal places and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement and volume, and both American and metric distance.

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

    5.  Computer Skills – Numeric control touch screens.

    6.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – None.

    7.  Other Skills and Abilities – Safety Training.

    8.  Other Qualifications – Must be able to read and understand blueprints; use measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers and protractors, in both inches and millimeters; measure to an accuracy of three decimal places with calipers and/or micrometers.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 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 is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.

Qualifications

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.