Machinist

Morrison Container Handling Solutions, the leading container handling expert in the packaging industry, is seeking a Machinists (2nd shift) to join our busy production team and be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of Morrison equipment.

• Review Bills of Materials, Parts Orders and MFG lists daily; with Department Leads, determine job priorities for the day
• Together with Production Operations Manager, Timing Screw Lead, and other Lead Machinists, schedule flow of jobs through production for optimal efficiency; monitor progress throughout the day to ensure standards for timeliness and production value are met
• Using data supplied by Engineering, determine and execute proper bores, tapers, counter-bores, hubs and finished outside diameter on raw plastic
• Collaborate with engineers to improve parts, correct errors on prints, and/or address other discrepancies; inform Production Operations Manager of any such discrepancies
• Seek out and drive improvements in tools and/or processes; implement change to benefit the specific department as well as overall production operations
• Choose proper cutters and drills based on parameters of each specific job
• Observe progress of machining and watch for errors; inspect finished work for accuracy
• Daily maintenance of the machine and work area, including a check of coolant and weigh lube levels, emptying chip barrel, disposal of scrap material, organization of tools and sweeping; other maintenance as scheduled
• During machining of MFG parts or other parts requiring long machining times, perform work or maintenance on other machines
• Read and respond to emails pertaining to machining job functions

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma. Additional certifications (CNC Mill/Lathe operation courses, etc.) are highly preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience running CNC Mill/Lathe, including set ups and programming are desired
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain demanding physical operations throughout the workday
• Attitude:
  Strong desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to a positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer and embrace the Morrison “Support Built In” philosophy
• Mechanical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance; committed to the safe operation of machinery
• Technical and Design
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read blueprints, drawings and models, and analyze such plans for proper use; familiarity with design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Production and Processing:
  Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of parts
• Attention to Detail:
  Operating the equipment requires constant management of minute details; small errors can be extremely costly, both in money and time, and across multiple departments
• Organization:
  Strong ability to plan, prioritize and multi-task; the Material Handler/Stockroom Assistant will juggle multiple tasks and work areas simultaneously, and meticulous organization is essential
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of basic arithmetic