1st Shift Machinist

HOURS

1st shift = 7am-3pm

2nd shift = 3pm-11pm

3rd shift = 11pm - 7am

* Due to Union bumping rights, applicants must have shift flexibility*

2nd shift premium = $1.80/hr

3rd shift premium = $1.25/hr

Sets up and operates variety of machine tools and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines by performing the following duties.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, machine parts or specifications to determine type and dimensions of parts required.
• Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.
• Replaces defective part with new part or repairs defective part.
• Assembles and test operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment.
• Sets up and operates the lathes for the manufacture of rolls, shafts,  and miscellaneous parts.
• Sets up and operates OD grinder used to grind shafts, rolls and miscellaneous parts.
• Sets up and operates mill machines for the manufacture of turk heads, and miscellaneous parts and equipment.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders and shapers.
• Grinds turk heads and weld rolls to specifications, sends out for heat treatment, documents new tooling process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two 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 write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization. Ability to document procedures and specifications on drawings.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have thorough knowledge/use of:
Blueprint reading, milling machines, OD/, saw/bench grinders, AC/DC welders, lathes, buffing machines, micrometers, bore micrometers, depth/bore/feeler gauges, and digital readouts.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk or sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.