Machinist Level II. Belleville LilyLifestyle

About the Position

The Machinist (CNC/Manual) position programs and operates one or more CNC machining center to perform drilling, tapping, milling, boring and other machining operations over a range of surfaces, diameters, and depths. Determines operation sequence, selects and adjusts tools, and mounts them in the storage matrix. Job setups may be complex and require milling to very close tolerances.

• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Inspect finished workpiece(s) to blueprints, quality standards, exact tolerances, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to process steel (some pieces weighing as much as 300 lbs.).
• Consult with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.

• Operate alternately more than one type of machine tool such as grinders, drill presses, lathes, etc. on machining operations of moderate complexity.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Perform correct machine adjustments and obtain correct materials.
• Set up and lay out to print specifications.
• Observe machine operation to detect work‑piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure work‑piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work‑piece.
• Adjust stops and replace dull tools.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work‑pieces.
• Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work‑pieces.
• Complete related paperwork necessary to maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Maintain and use all appropriate PPE.
• Use material handling equipment when required.
• Actively participate in accident prevention and adhere to all safety requirements.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and formal technical training credits in a recognized college level program.
• 2+ years of experience in heavy equipment production line CNC/Manual machining.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co‑workers, and management both individually and as part of a team.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
• Safe material handling skills in working with steel.
• Capacity to learn quickly; parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent.
• Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.

Manufacturing Environment:
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection.

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.