A/R Machinist III

A.W. Chesterton Company•Pasadena, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 130 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! This job can be described as: Sets up and operates a full range of conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, millers and Bridgeport's boring mills. Setting up, programming, and operating basic CNC equipment to perform work involving moderate to routine set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types. Performs complex and diversified machining operations. Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to engineering drawings. Cross checks fellow machinists and advises of any quality issues. May contribute and advise engineering regarding design. Works as part of a team - must be willing to support the team and collaborate to support quality and production goals. A typical day at work would include: Consistent, regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. Sets up and operates full range of conventional machine shop equipment, including, lathes, millers, Bridgeport's, boring mills. Sets up, programs and operates CNC equipment. Work involves moderate to complex set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types. Develops and fabricates fixtures as needed. Performs complex, diversified machining operations necessary to produce the Company's manufacturing products as well as experimental/prototype precision parts for field testing/test lab. Machine work is performed from standard documentation, rough sketches, preliminary drawings, verbal discussions, and samples. Inspects own work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to engineering drawings. Cross checks fellow machinists and advises of any quality issues. Must support Chesterton Quality policies. Maintains safe and clean work area on a day-to day basis. Keeps informed of and follows machine shop safety policies and procedures. Works under general direction. No instructions needed on routine work. General guidance provided upon request for special assignments. Manufactures complex components. Advanced knowledge and understanding of all standard equipment in machine shop. Performs diversified and complex machining operations. Works on the most difficult assignments. Exercises independent judgment in determining fabrication methods to be used. Frequently required to improvise and to use shop mathematics. May contribute and advise engineering regarding design.

Requirements

Apprentice training desirable.
8 - 10 years related experience in manufacturing and/or machine shop environment.
Ability to read and comprehend complex engineering drawings and blueprints.
Ability to set up and operate a full range of conventional machine shop equipment.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written, verbal instructions, and sequence of events.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Basic CNC skills.
Ability to function as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with and train others.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Advanced understanding of shop floor mathematics.
Advanced understanding of quality control principles.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to use full range of measurement tools.
Ability to work in a machine shop environment.
Ability to wear steel toe safety shoes/boots and to wear safety eyewear required.
Must be able to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates a full range of conventional machine shop equipment, including lathes, millers and Bridgeport's boring mills.
Setting up, programming, and operating basic CNC equipment to perform work involving moderate to routine set-ups and close to critical tolerances on various material types.
Performs complex and diversified machining operations.
Inspects work and performs quality checks to ensure conformance to engineering drawings.
Cross checks fellow machinists and advises of any quality issues.
May contribute and advise engineering regarding design.
Works as part of a team - must be willing to support the team and collaborate to support quality and production goals.
Develops and fabricates fixtures as needed.
Performs complex, diversified machining operations necessary to produce the Company's manufacturing products as well as experimental/prototype precision parts for field testing/test lab.
Machine work is performed from standard documentation, rough sketches, preliminary drawings, verbal discussions, and samples.
Must support Chesterton Quality policies.
Maintains safe and clean work area on a day-to day basis.
Keeps informed of and follows machine shop safety policies and procedures.
Manufactures complex components.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of all standard equipment in machine shop.
Performs diversified and complex machining operations.
Works on the most difficult assignments.
Exercises independent judgment in determining fabrication methods to be used.
Frequently required to improvise and to use shop mathematics.

Benefits

BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation, sick time, 12 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer for causes
Extra vacation day purchase program
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Legal services
Pet insurance
Chesterton relief fund for employees in need