Tool Room Machinist

Job Location:

Corporate Headquarters - Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Position Type:
Full Time.

Salary Range: $30.53 - $38.16 Hourly.

Travel Percentage:
None.

Position Summary:

Partners with Team Leader(s) to make our customers successful by embracing AJA's Vision. Responsible for operating CNC equipment to create components per specifications and standard operating procedures.

• Operates and completes set-ups on machining equipment, troubleshoots and makes adjustments to the equipment as necessary.
• Machines stainless steel, aluminum, and a variety of plastic parts as needed.
• Fit parts to very close tolerances, fabricating materials as needed.
• Works with leaders to ensure quality control on product lines and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Reports concerns, issues, and shortages to appropriate leader in timely manner.
• Ensures proper finish according to blueprints, routing, and bill of materials.
• Maintains clean and functional workstations and the adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, diagrams, work orders, specification manuals, and plans to determine material requirements and assembly instructions.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting verification & validation tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by department team leader(s).

• Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., ability to navigate Windows).
• Must be self-motivated, a team player with the ability to work in multi-task environment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, calipers, squares, test equipment, micrometers, and in-circuit testers.
• Action and detail oriented, results driven, ability to make decisions, work independently and asa team.
• Ability to differentiate colors, use basic hand tools, read engineering blueprints and bill of materials.
• Ability to operate most fabrication equipment, and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of production/quality standards, and assembly procedures/processes
• A strong technical understanding of automation equipment including but not limited to hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and electronic actuators.
• Critical communication with supervisors, peers, and customers
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and how part tolerances affect machining requirements.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work in multi-task. Must be flexible to work in across functional environment.
• Knowledge of food service industry/equipment (preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Preferred)

• High School Diploma and/ or G.E.D; additional education preferred.
• 7-10 years' knowledge and experience as a machinist.
• Must be able to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe
• Operation of CNC mill & lathe (Prototrak experience preferred)
• 1-2 years machining components for automated equipment (Preferred)
• Ability to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe (Preferred)
• Experience in Food service manufacturing Industry (Preferred)

Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to sit or stand at assembly work cells for up to 4 hours attime
• Must be able to lift/carry/pull up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Work Conditions are normal for a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Work environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eyesafety goggles, steel toe shoes/ boots, hearing protections, protective sleeves, gloves, and aprons