Machinist

Overview

Company Overview DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, work holding, and remote handling solutions. The company serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products includes industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations.

Stabilus Group is a leading provider of motion control solutions with global reach, headquartered in Koblenz, Germany.

The Machinist sets up, operates and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including CNC machines, lathes, drill presses, milling, grinders and other precision equipment and may assist Manufacturing Team Members in the set-up of machines. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

• Safety is our first priority. Employees must be able to operate machinery safely and follow all established Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Work from drawings and written instructions to create parts.
• Perform a wide variety of duties to set up and operate CNC machines. Perform diversified and complex operations on one or more machines simultaneously as required.
• Write and edit programs as needed to meet overall part tolerance requirements.
• Require basic knowledge of various metals and measurements used in machining processes to provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinists.
• Understand all aspects of operating machines and can proficiently run multiple machines simultaneously in the department.
• Handle changeovers, understand CNC machine logic, write basic programs, post-edit CNC programs to fine-tune processes for optimal performance, and read and troubleshoot programs.
• Capable of setting up jobs, running jobs and inspecting parts.
• Capable of performing all “external” setup tasks for the next job, while the machine is running.
• Possess basic math and problem solving abilities.
• Read prints to recognize specifications for various surfaces being machined.
• Work from prints and determine operational sequences; select tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates and chucking/holding requirements in accordance with materials.
• Inspect work pieces at beginning of and throughout production run to ensure part meets tolerance requirements.
• Inspect and understand when to replace cutting tools.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively use all necessary measuring tools to assure conformance to print.
• Understand and verify tolerances for machined surfaces.
• Detect worn tools and replace tooling as appropriate.
• Establish proper tool offsets and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed on assigned equipment.
• Advise supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Results-Driven:
  Produces results that exceed strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the DESTACO values
• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment:
  Uses instinct as well as data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends; makes timely decisions and implements appropriate plans while living the DESTACO Values.
• Winning the Right Way:
  Operates with High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust. Fosters a culture in the organization to conduct business aligned with those standards.
• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE. Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices. Utilizes behavior based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations as generally acquired in one to three years of trades training or vocational school
• 3-5 years of experience in setting up, operating and programming CNC machines

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
• Associates degree preferred

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail:
  Ability to bend, twist and turn

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.