Machining Technician​/1st Shift

Operating and setting up conventional, NC, and special purpose machines and machining centers to machine metal components.

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and orderly work area
• Follows safety regulations and actively contributes to work safety
• Follows all standard work, control plans, processes and quality guidelines
• Operates multiple machines and performs all Total Productive Environment (TPE) activities, including experience with automation (Robotics)
• Verifies that machine is running at proper cycle time
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
• Diagnoses and rectifies normal problems on machines and verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications
• Responds with commitment and sensitivity toward satisfying the needs of internal and external customers
• Promotes quality and continuous improvement philosophy
• Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates the ability to make timely decisions that positively affect work performance
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments to complete tasks on time, with quality, and anticipates problem areas in advance
• Applies creative approaches and ideas to solve problems while maximizing effective use of resources
• Demonstrates flexibility in approach and ideas, supports changes in procedures, processes, technology, responsibilities, and assignments
• Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships and communications with all employees, participating effectively as a team member or leader; encourages and assists in self‑improvement
• Possesses appropriate personal tools as required
• Confers with and instructs other classifications in care and use of machines, equipment, and techniques required

• High school diploma/GED; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Physical Demands: regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, or risk of electrical shock; noise level usually loud.

• Promotion from within and support for learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to maintain a healthy work‑life balance; well‑being matters
• Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued
• Pay‑stated benefits: paid time off and paid holidays, annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.