CNC Machinist

American Rheinmetall – CNC Machinist

American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch and full rate production. The company operates four facilities: three in Michigan spanning 910,000 square feet and one in Ohio spanning 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline and track systems;

the Lansing and Lapeer facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions; the St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction and defense industries.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Production
Summary: Operates computer numerical control (CNC) mill machining centers to perform machining functions such as boring, facing and threading parts of metallic work pieces by performing the following duties.

• Operate complex machinery and utilize various types of manual and CNC shop equipment to perform machining operations on materials including steel and aluminum.
• Calibrate machine prior to production and ensure machines are regularly checked and cleaned.
• Work from and in accordance with specifications and design criteria including verbal instructions, drawings and blueprints; perform standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and safety rules operating instructions and procedural manuals.
• Follow all preventative maintenance and safety guidelines.
• Meet production goals.
• Rework and calibrate production parts and machine tooling; check each component for accuracy.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of industry, machinery and technique.
• Provide all required reports and/or correspondence including production and quality logs.

• Quantity of Work – The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• Quality of Work – The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards with little to no rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job – Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Attendance/Dependability – Punctuality and attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude – Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence – The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• Adherence to Policy – Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
• Adherence to Safety – Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, one to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.