Machinist - Swing Shift

Position: Machinist I - Swing Shift
Warn Industries believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Position Summary:

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high quality products and exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. In addition to maintaining a high level of trust, integrity and ethical standards, all employees are also expected to promote a culture of safety by following all safety procedures, protocols and guidelines while working in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage to property and injury to the employee and others.

Under close supervision, operates bench-type or floor-mounted machines (e.g. drill presses, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws etc.) within production operations. Operation is routine and repetitive.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources.

* Perform machinist duties as assigned using standard procedures, tools, materials, machines and equipment in a fast-paced work environment while meeting all established production expectations and deadlines.

* Follow well-established guidance from specified process instructions, blueprints, and communicated instructions from other team members.

* Implement the Quality Policy and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities, including evaluating unusual vs. ideal and usual quality based on finished product sound, vibration, temperature, operation and appearance. Inspect parts and products to detect and identify potential defects, anomalies, surface quality non-conformities, and other forms of observable physical or structural product quality deficiencies using personal observations in conjunction with inspection, measuring and calibration devices.

* Operate machine including making simple adjustments and running one or more as directed or requested.

* Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team goals. Accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measureable results

* Communicate in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with all employees, customers, vendors, visitors and others with whom we may work or interact.

Availability Requirements:

Needs good attendance. Approximately 40 hours per week required to efficiently perform the job duties of this position, including presence at designated internal and external meetings. This position may also require availability and accessibility to respond to and address emergencies and critical situations outside of normal business operating hours in the early mornings, evenings and/or during weekends. Overtime may be scheduled and required to meet departmental needs.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred

* Six months' machining experience required

* Formal Machine/ CNC schooling is preferred

Required Qualifications ,

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to understand written work instructions and procedures written in English, prints, tool gauges, measuring devices and inspection tools.

* Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of Warn Industries' Core Values:
Never Compromise Trust;
Honesty;
Partner with Customers;
Commitment;
Teamwork;
Personal Development; and Fun.

* Ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines. Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.

* Highly ethical, self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Receive, understand, evaluate and appropriately respond to communications from employees, members of management, customers, vendors, and visitors using available technology, in person and in a public setting when necessary.

* Work for extended periods of time in a stationary position daily while performing repetitive machinist-related movements that may include consistently grasping, moving, and…