MACHINIST II

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and  providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

This position is responsible for operating manual milling machines and surface grinders, as well as operating Heat Treat and Nitriding furnaces to facilitate die manufacturing and repair. The Machinist Die Maker II ensures that all work is completed safely, to high-quality standards, and in accordance with standard written procedures.

• Operates manual milling machines and surface grinders, utilizing tools such as mics and calipers.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Operates Heat Treat(High Heat, Tempering) and Nitriding furnaces, following standard written procedures.
• Performs deburring and buffing of dies, backers, bolsters, and spreaders.
• Performs repair work as directed by work order for Die correction and other departments.
• Keep assigned work areas clean at all times.
• Operates NC machines.
• Performs die inspections.
• Performs other related work as required by leadership.
• Follow all safety and environmental protocols.

None typically required for this position unless otherwise directed by management.

• High School Graduate or GED
• Machine Tool Technology Desired
• Some Machine Shop with CNC, EDM Desired
• Some Programming skills
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop or kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, crouch, or crawl.

The travel required for this position is less than 1%.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job…