Machinist III

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Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting‑edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next‑generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

For over 100 years, Spincraft has been utilizing metal spinning and forming to solve its customers’ greatest manufacturing challenges. Leading in metal forming solutions partnered for Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and more, Spincraft’s mission has formed a division, Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), a part of the global Standex International team, with four locations worldwide.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, blueprints, and quality control standards.

1st Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and specifications to determine machine setup, type of material or part, quantity, and finish dimensions
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the program language to identify possible errors and edit as required to improve finish requirements
• Create and modify programs directed by Engineering or Management for program development purposes
• Assemble and operate CNC machines, including 5‑axis, to meet desired specifications
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Install and align machine accessories, such as cutting tools, work positioners, plates, fixtures, and shields, using hand tools and measuring instruments, or coordinating information into computer control panel
• Manipulate machine controls, such as buttons, switches, dials, levers, and pedals, to regulate and adjust cutting speed and feeds
• Make necessary offsets to maintain print/sketch tolerances and demonstrate a thorough understanding of tool pressure and wear
• Measure dimensions of finished part, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators, or check fixture
• Cut parts by controlling movement of part secured in fixture, on work positioner, or entering commands to retrieve and start preprogrammed cutting instructions
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs
• Trim, sand, and drill parts, and deburr parts when required
• Perform daily/weekly operator maintenance on machine equipment/tools (oil, clean, and inspection)
• Accurately execute PCS (Process Control Sheets) and provide feedback when revisions are needed
• Assist Engineering with the implementation, creation, and maintenance of PCS
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs as needed
• Accomplish organization goals by actively exploring opportunities to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. (SQDC)
• Train others by openly sharing information, knowledge, and expertise with the team
• Complete job assignments as directed by Manufacturing Manager
• Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in audits as directed

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Comply with all company rules including company safety policy and all federal, state, local, and other safety regulations and practices
• Use personal protective equipment and devices provided for machinery, equipment, tools and processes, when defined in PCS, Company Safety Policy, Job…