Tool Room Machinist

Job Location:

Hussey Seating - North Berwick, ME 03906

Salary Range: $26.85 - $40.27 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st shift (M-Th 5:00a - 3:30p)

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Position Title:

TOOL & DIE MAKER/MACHINIST

Department:
Tool Room

Reports To:

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Hours/

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm

Hourly/Salary Status:
Hourly

The machinist shall support Hussey Seating Company manufacturing needs through building tools and performing die maintenance. They will be responsible for implementation new production processes. The successful candidate will work with a highly skilled team providing solutions that solve engineering and production issues.

The function of the Machinist is to assist in the development and continuous improvement of Production processes, provide guidance to employees regarding tooling that they specifically modify. Some of the tasks that the machinist may be asked to do are build specialty tools, manual and pneumatic welding tooling, and assembly tools.

• Update and improve current equipment capabilities and processes through fixturing/ tooling improvements.
• Support the quality department when called upon to assist building measuring tools.
• Work with tooling/design engineers to improve current fixturing designs.
• Participate in tooling design review to assist in developing the best innovative tooling concepts and builds
• Build all components necessary for a fixture design
• Building entire fixtures from blueprint/ design package
• Pneumatic plumbing of tooling
• Running electrical wires and connecting sensors.
• Work to a scheduled completion date
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and PPE requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Provide machining support to Maintenance and Manufacturing in order to resolve operational problems.

• Excellent fundamental knowledge of Manufacturing principles
• Proficient with conversational controls (preferably Proto Trak machine tools)
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements
• Ability to effectively follow blueprints and provide technical assistance
• Highly motivated self-starter with reputation for showing initiative
• Ability to troubleshoot fixturing problems
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage projects as assigned
• Well organized and efficient with the ability to plan and organize work tasks to meet department objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to establish and maintain good working relations with internal teams as well as contribute to the ongoing engagement and development of the manufacturing teams.
• Process improvement mindset
• Mechanical aptitude

• High school education (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1-5 years of professional experience in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities are shifting regularly.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.

At Hussey Seating Company, we're more than a manufacturer - we're a family-owned company that has been building places where people come together since 1835. Our success has always been driven by our people, and we're committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow. Our culture is grounded in our core value that "We are a family business in it for the long run."

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