Grade 3 Machinist; Class A Machinist

Overview

The Grade 3 Machinist position is an overtime-eligible, senior craft position that reports to the Machine Shop Management team. The Grade 3 Machinist is responsible for manufacturing parts that meet or exceed Charm Sciences standards, with a high level of precision on all piece parts manufactured within the machine shop. Grade 3 Machinist is an A/R Class A Machinist. The pay range for this position is $27.50 to $41.00 per hour.

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with Applicable Laws.

• Set Up and Operate All manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision:
  Proto-Trak Millers and Proto-Trak Lathe, Surface Grinder, to fabricate tools, fixtures and Charm Sciences Products.
• Determine machining operations, tool selections, setups and develop processes and procedures using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Keep accurate records of work performance, processes and procedures, order of operations, tooling used for specific features, and setup methods for each specific job.
• Inspect and document first piece, in-process and final inspection and confirm other machinists’ first pieces.
• Select and use all necessary measuring tools, conventional hand tools, gauge pins, calipers, micrometers, depth gauge, and B&S Micro-Hite 350.
• Work from drawings, sketches, or verbal and written instructions; interpret blueprints with GD & T.
• Operate various machine shop equipment (saws, belt sanders, grinders, drill press, shear, brake) and office equipment (computer).
• Communicate and understand job instructions verbally and in written English; maintain excellent work ethic and professional attitude; self-motivate.
• Follow managements rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Required:
  
  HS Diploma or Equivalent and 10+ years machining experience or a combination of experience and technical school training.
• Work between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday, with availability on some Saturdays as needed.
• Perform highly technical and close tolerance work to engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Program and operate PROTO-TRAK or equivalent milling and lathe machines with minimal supervision; thorough knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and machine setup to achieve quality precision machined components.
• Ability to determine the need for and fabricate jigs and tooling.

• Able to program Fadal and HAAS VMC from the Controller using CNC “G & M” codes; working experience with BOBCAM software.
• Knowledgeable in Solidworks; skilled with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Must possess dexterity to manipulate parts and visually detect discrepancies; able to remain stationary for extended periods at bench or desk.
• Occasional movement around the machine shop and main facility; production environment with generally noisy conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.