Machinist 2nd Shift

Lasko Products has an excellent career opportunity for a skilled machinist/tool maker.  Prior experience working with plastic injection molds a plus!  You will work in an organized, well-equipped (manual mills, saws and lathes, wire EDM, CNCs, welding, sheet metal, etc.), shop with a team of professional and skilled machinists/engineers producing a wide range of components and tooling.

Responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts for metal stamping, roll forming, and injection molding. Ensure products meet precise specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates conventional and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate parts, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials and layout techniques.
• Studies sketches, drawings, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished tools and dies, sequence of operations and setup requirements. 
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes and grinders. 
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow 
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. 
• Verifies conformance of finished parts to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. 
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data. 
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools and power tools. 
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges and gauge blocks. 
• May operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts. 
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-4 years as a machinist
• Willing to work within a team to meet production needs in the machine shop and other related areas
• Ability to set-up and operate conventional machines (lathes, knee mills, saws, grinders, etc.)
• Ability to make parts from sketches and blueprints, create setups and run parts without assistance
• Excellent math skills required
• Knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, and a general knowledge of materials and tooling as they relate to machining are required
• Must have the ability to inspect all parts that they produce to meet print specifications
• Ability to run production of all shop parts
• Will need to learn specialized equipment used in manufacturing plastic injection molds and other special processed parts
• Ability to run and program CNC equipment such as CNC mills and CNC lathes is a plus but not a required

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand).  Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US.  Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand.  Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment.  The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

• Be Bold:
• Challenge the status quo
• Courageously pursue the impossible 
• Reject mediocrity
• Be Together 
• Work together for success 
• Drive trust and candor with each other 
• Prioritize "We" before "I"
•  Be A Leader
• Lead with personal conviction 
• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
• Be Accountable 
• Consistently deliver to our customers 
• Embrace commitments as a contract 
• Take pride in our actions
• Be The Change 
• Demonstrate a passion to win 
• Make a difference at work in our communities 
• Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.  Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status.  We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work.  We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees.  We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents.  Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers.  While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.