Machinist - Entry level

Machinist – Entry Level

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Machinist – Entry Level

Compensation:

• $25-$28/hr to start

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonuses
• 3-weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual to start
• Paid Sick Time Off (5 days)
• Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual performance review with merit increase
• Company supplied boots/uniforms/safety equipment
• M-F daylight shift
• Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education

Position Overview

Provides machining services to all Coherent departments as requested;
Shares responsibility for safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment deployed in Coherent Machine Shop;
Responsible for completion of assigned work to customers' satisfaction;
Supports installation of new shop equipment as needed;
Supplies technical assistance to customers as necessary;
Responsible for tracking of priority jobs to assure on-time completion per customer requests;
Shares responsibility for shop organization, scheduling and prioritization of work, and customer interactions.

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years as a Machine Shop Apprentice or in Trades Training

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively performs emergency and unscheduled repairs and preventative maintenance tasks per policies and procedures
• Actively takes part in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintaining all required training and medical certifications and responds to incident and/or emergency situations
• Responsible for completing maintenance activities on schedule and within quality standards to limit equipment downtime
• Successfully performs maintenance related activities correlated to the installation of new equipment and process controls
• Accurately completes and communicates required documentation of work orders, status updates and service records
• Directs assigned projects including procurement, installation, renovations, and modifications per PSM compliance standards and within safe work practices
• Approaches all activities with a "safety first" attitude, keeping work, storage, and supply areas clean and organized

Skills & Other Requirements

• Must be able to work with a wide variety of materials and tooling using band saws, horizontal saws, lathes, milling machines and a surface grinder
• Must be able to work with a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, drills, saws, die grinders
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must possess good communication skills
• Must work interactively with other machinists and in a positive manner
• Must work a rotating- or off-shift pattern as assigned
• Must have a high degree of independent action
• Mandatory overtime may be required
• Strong background in computers (emails/web based)
• Master Cam programming/ CAD background
• Haas CNC Mill

Working Conditions

• Supports a 24/7 operation.
• Regular exposure to dust, fumes, heat, noise and cold
• Ambient noise from operating machinery, 6-8 hrs daily

Physical Requirements

• Standing or sitting up to 12 hours per day (typically 8 hours)
• Lifting (Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally)
• Pushing/Pulling (Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally)
• Must be able to climb, bend, reach, push and pull regularly.
• Must be able to function mentally and physically while wearing safety equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to safely work on equipment with rotational hazards.
• Ability to meet physical requirements for required Emergency Response Team participation.

Safety Requirements

All employees must comply with site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Must be able to wear proper PPE including safety glasses, goggle, splash shields, steel toe/metatarsal shoes, long pants, sleeved uniform, and hearing protection.
• Must be able to wear dust mask, respirator, or supplied air for extended periods.

Medical Screening:

• Pre-employment PFT and respirator physical
• Required Annual PFT and respirator physicals

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

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