Machinist , II

Overview

Arrow Material Handling is the leading wholesale manufacturer of material-handling attachments and the supplier of aftermarket parts for agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment in North America, known for its customer-focused service and expertise.

The Machinist is responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts. Produces small batches or large quantities of metal parts. Ensures products meet precise specifications.

Employee must be able to perform these essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

• Operates machine tools such as saws, lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts.
• Reviews electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
• Calculates where to cut or bore using a measuring device.
• Marks the workpiece to show where cuts should be made.
• Determines how fast or slow the workpiece is fed into the machine.
• Determines how much material to remove.
• Selects tools and materials for the job.
• Plans the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
• Changes out tooling and saw blades as needed.
• Positions the workpiece on the drill press, lathe, or milling machine.
• Monitors and controls feed rate and speed.
• Ensures the workpiece is properly lubricated and/or cooled.
• Detects problems by listening for specific sounds.
• Adjusts cutting speed to compensate for harmonic vibrations.
• Monitors the accuracy of cuts.
• Replaces dull cutting tools.
• Checks accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
• Complies with all safety and hazardous material procedures; wears protective equipment as required to meet or exceed OSHA and company requirements.
• May provide training to other employees on machining, assembly, inspection and/or test procedures.
• Maintains all aspects of workplace cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to read measuring tape, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools.
• Ability to do setups and create setups on new jobs.

• Maintains accurate records.
• May be required to drive forklift trucks and operate other metalworking machinery, overhead cranes and lifts.
• May be required to obtain additional training or certification.
• May provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
• May be required to participate in Small Group Improvement Activity Teams, daily Team Meetings and Team Exercise sessions.
• Identifies opportunities for improvements and submit in accordance with Continuous Improvement Program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Complies with the requirements of the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (when required).

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend and kneel on a regular basis.
• Regular visual effort: concentrated reading of documentation or close viewing of computer displays.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down; not performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Works in a factory environment with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery.
• Able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Employee may be exposed to hazardous substances, including a variety of petroleum-based products and cleaning solvents, on a regular basis.
• Employee may be exposed to sharp (cutting) tools on a regular basis.

• High School graduate, or equivalent, plus a minimum 3-5 years as Machinist and/or Mechanical Assembler experience.

• 2 Year Degree in related Vocational Field of Study.
• Experience performing welding, mechanical and electrical system assemblies.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality…