Machinist

About the role

The Machinist manufactures and repairs machine components, tooling, and fixtures to support plant maintenance and production. The role requires accurate setup and operation of manual machine tools, interpretation of drawings and part requirements, and precision measurement. The Machinist is responsible for producing parts that meet specified dimensions, fits, and quality requirements while working safely and completing assigned work efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings, sketches, specifications, and sample parts to establish machining requirements. Identify missing dimensions, fit requirements, or other uncertainties before cutting material.
• Make repair parts from drawings, sketches, or existing components. Measure parts and identify wear; seek guidance when intended dimensions, materials, or fit requirements are unclear.
• Create or revise CAD drawings, operate CNC equipment, and develop or edit CNC programs as assigned and within demonstrated qualifications.
• Set up and operate manual lathes, manual milling machines, surface grinders, and other assigned shop equipment using appropriate tools and safe work holding. Select cutting tools, machining sequences, speeds, and feeds for assigned work.
• Adjust setups and machining methods to achieve specified dimensions, fits, and surface finishes. Refer unfamiliar operations to the supervisor before proceeding.
• Manufacture and repair machine components, jigs, fixtures, soft jaws, and dies for equipment repairs and plant improvement work.
• Inspect work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other appropriate instruments. Verify critical dimensions during machining and before releasing the finished part.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering on job requirements, equipment fit, priorities, and completion needs. Communicate material shortages, technical questions, and delays promptly.
• Record completed work and retain setup information and inspection results as required. Save drawings and programs when created or revised so successful work can be repeated.
• Follow plant safety procedures, machine guarding requirements, applicable energy isolation procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements. Stop and report unsafe conditions or work outside approved capability.
• Maintain orderly work areas and perform assigned routine care of shop equipment and tooling. Use forklifts and material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized.
• Help resolve machining and component problems, reduce scrap and rework, and share proven methods with other machinists. Perform related machining and maintenance-support duties as assigned and within qualifications.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7 am - 5 pm
• Monthly Incentive Payments based on meeting operational metrics after 90-day probationary period is complete

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and relevant manual machining experience. Technical-school or apprenticeship training may support demonstrated practical skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and apply shop mathematics, dimensions, tolerances, and fits to assigned work.
• Ability to use and read precision measuring instruments accurately and verify work against specified requirements.
• Experience setting up and operating manual lathes and manual mills, with working knowledge of surface-grinder operation.
• Ability to follow safety and quality procedures, communicate job status, and use basic computer applications, email, and electronic work records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making repair parts, tooling, or fixtures in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC operation, drawing creation, CAD/CAM, or programming.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, HSM, or comparable CAD/CAM software.

Additional Information: Personal Tools

• Provide and maintain a basic set of personal machinist tools, and establish a plan with the supervisor to acquire additional personal tools as needed.
• The required starter tools, acquisition timing, and company-provided items will be clarified during hiring.

Working Conditions and Equipment

• Work involves standing and walking on concrete floors during 10-12-hour shifts
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Plant temperatures that may range from 40°F to above 100°F
• Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Essential duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation
• Use appropriate lifting assistance and handling equipment under plant procedures
• Equipment includes manual lathes, manual mills, surface grinders, precision measuring instruments, and hand and power tools
• CNC equipment, CAD/CAM software, and forklifts are used as trained and authorized

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must successfully complete all required post-offer, pre-employment screenings, including:
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Baseline audiometric (hearing) evaluation
• A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.