Saw Operator; Machinist - Weekday Day Shift

Saw Operator (Machinist) - Weekday Day Shift

Country United States of America

State / County Washington

City Algona

Division Aerostructures

Company Auburn

Function Operations

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Opportunity 22808

Position Summary: The Machinist position operates assigned resources of machining tools, whether manual or CNC, ensuring safety of operations, compliance with quality control standards with productivity targets. The Machinist position continually trouble‑shoots and problem‑solves production processes to ensure product meets or exceeds all manufacturing set‑up and cycle times.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate the company’s commitment to safety and quality
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to shift times or a pre-arranged work schedule
• Able to run multiple types of machines
• Perform setup and production for assigned machines
• Set‑up of first part on machine as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
• Set‑up and run the first part after completion of machine set‑up
• Verify program is stable and part is within tolerance for run
• Verify all set‑up documentation is correct and adequate for part run
• Ensure correct work orders, programs, and documents are being used for current operation
• Help trouble‑shoot basic production problems
• During times when not assigned a set‑up or performing production or as assigned by supervisor; spot check parts and deburr finished product
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Clean the machine at the end of each shift; organize all parts and tools for the job for the next shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/

Experience:

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies including:
  1) safety, health, and environmental awareness,
  2) business ethics and compliance,
  3) technical/professional competence and quality/time management,
  4) interpersonal relations and communication skills,
  5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability,
  6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and
  7) planning and organizing
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read shop production blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions during production and follow all safety protocols
• Basic understanding of machine set‑up
• Machine shop experience and/or on the job training
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work alone or in a team environment
• Ability to work across departments to meet product quality standards efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions given by the operations manager, lead, or senior machinist and carry them out correctly
• Ability to interpret instructions given and apply experience and training throughout the course of the day for each production job assigned
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and write simple correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret the English language
• Willingness to learn and, as required, help and/or train others

Physical Activities Required to Perform Responsibilities:

• Ability to: stand continually, walk regularly, sit continually, hear/listen carefully regularly, climb and/or balance infrequently, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally, twist occasionally at the trunk or neck, bend occasionally, reach with hands and arms regularly, taste and/ use sense of smell infrequently, use hands to manipulate, handle and/or feel in the act of performing the required responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to: lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Visual acuity needed for close detail work, clarity with distance, distinction with color, peripheral observation up and down/left and right, depth perception for distance and spatial relationships, sharp focus of objects brought into line of sight.
• Mental dexterity needed to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

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

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