CNC Machinist - 1st Shift

TriMas CorporationTolleson, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on semi-complex jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works with limited guidance in a team environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years related machining experience.
  • Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
  • Able to make machine set-ups.
  • Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Has working knowledge of machine shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry.
  • Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
  • Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications.
  • Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail).
  • Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
  • Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Responsibilities

  • Sets up and runs multiple production machines, sometimes simultaneously.
  • Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts.
  • Performs machine operations where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre-planned and established.
  • Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper machine functioning or cutting action for correction.
  • Aligns and fastens work using standard fixtures and established methods.
  • Installs and adjusts cutting tools consistent with type and size of material being machined.
  • Follows established manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
  • Adjusts feeds, speeds, and depth of cut to machine quality parts, per documentation.
  • Operates hand and power tools to deburr precision and complex machine parts in accordance with semi-complicated engineering blueprints and route sheets to close tolerances.
  • Inspects parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers and comparators.
  • Uses various types of magnification equipment (including a microscope) to detect and avoid damage to surfaces and critical areas.
  • Visually inspects parts for burrs or damaged machined surfaces.
  • Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
  • Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
  • Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
  • Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
  • Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
  • Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
  • Retirement Program
  • Other Voluntary Benefits
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