Machinist

Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy‑duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position:
Summary Description

To repair, rebuild, or overhaul all types of production and service equipment in the facility and repair or manufacture machine parts.

• Machining of various production parts and delivery to the work centers.
• Measures, marks and cuts materials to required shapes and sizes with various machines and hand tools.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to select proper tooling, fixtures and cutting parameters for efficient and accurate machining operations.
• Plans set up and operate typical machine shop machine tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications. Use typical machinists hand tools.
• Uses full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start of job.
• Performs repair, rebuilding or overhaul work of manufacturing or service equipment from blueprints, company manufacturing manuals, written or verbal instructions.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures for equipment under power and OSHA requirements.
• Makes repair parts if not commercially available nor available from company central inventory stores.
• Preform additional duties as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.

• Act as an ambassador and project a “good company image” at all times maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Is knowledgeable of company policies and quality procedures.
• Ensures all areas are maintained in accordance with company policy, state, federal and regulating entities.
• Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals. Implement new company initiatives as assigned.
• Provide internal and on-site customer support and problem solving as a work product/services expert. Make recommendations to management regarding solutions.
• Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative based on company policy and regulating entities. Give regular updates to direct supervisor regarding progress and non-routine occurrences that may disrupt work schedule.
• Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety, security and environmental revisions. Handle relevant equipment with care, being concerned with safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Supervisor/Lead.
• Ensure a professional appearance, use professional verbiage and maintain appropriate body language.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume regulated environment applying strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.
• Strong communication skills with external and internal personnel to include:
• Active listening; ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to clearly explain technical subjects to internal and external personnel.
• Strive for clarity and for alleviation of tension when the need arises.
• Able to be effective in a wide range of cultural groups and cross-cultural relationships and have the ability to communicate clearly to non-native speakers.
• Able to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment and amongst multiple interruptions and competing demands.
• Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends and learning new skills when possible.

High school graduate, or GED equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hands on manual machining.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints or part drawings.
• Good communications skills: ability to foster and work in a “team” oriented environment.
• Previous experience operating a surface grinder, milling machine, and metal lathe required.
• Must be able to properly use precision measuring instruments.
• Must be able to follow safety rules.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers, and supervisors.
• Knowledge of working properties of common metals and alloys.
• Adequate foundation in shop…