Machinist - Weekend Night Shift - Algona

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Machinist Position operates assigned resources of machining tools and equipment ensuring safety of operations, compliance with quality control standards with productivity targets. The Machinist position continually trouble-shoots and problem-solves production processes to ensure product meets or exceeds all manufacturing set-up and cycle times.

Shift:

Weekend Nights:
Friday-Sunday, 4:30pm-5:00am, with a $5.00 per hour shift differential. Work 36 hours, get paid for 40!

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Understand, adhere, and demonstrate the company's commitment to safety and quality

* Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to shift times or a pre-arranged work schedule

* Able to run multiple types of machines

* Perform setup and production for machine cells and standalone CNC mills

* Proficiency with multiple machine and control types

* Set-up of first part on machine as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

* Set-up and run the first part after completion of machine set-up

* Verify program is stable and part is within tolerance for run

* Verify all set-up documentation is correct and adequate for part run

* Complete MIP sheet for first part

* Ensure correct work orders, programs, and documents are being used for current operation

* Help trouble-shoot basic production problems

* During times when not assigned a set-up or performing production or as assigned by supervisor; spot check parts and deburr finished product

* Maintain a clean and organized work area

* Clean the machine at the end of each shift; organize all parts and tools for the job for the next shift

* Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/

Experience:

* Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience; experience in a heavy manufacturing environment preferred

* Knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including:
1) safety, health, and environmental awareness,
2) business ethics and compliance,
3) technical/professional competence and quality/time management,
4) interpersonal relations and communication skills,
5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability,
6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and
7) planning and organizing

* Proficient at reading and understanding M and G code

* Ability to read precision measuring instruments

* Ability to read shop production blueprints

* Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail

* Ability to follow directions during production and follow all safety protocols

* Basic understanding of machine set-up

* Machine shop experience and/or on the job training

* Self-motivated with an ability to work alone or in a team environment

* Ability to work across departments to meet product quality standards efficiently

* Ability to follow instructions given by the operations manager, lead, or senior machinist and carry them out correctly

* Ability to interpret instructions given and