Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Conventional Machinist operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and to make associated miscellaneous forge tooling. The role includes setting up and operating machinery, machining wraps and rings, performing basic die repair, and reworking tryout dies. On-the-job training is provided. Employees are expected to meet quality and production requirements, follow process specifications and company procedures, uphold safe and honest work practices, and contribute to continuous improvement. The role may require access to information controlled under ITAR and/or EAR, in which case the applicant must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations.
Requirements
- Efficient in basic shop math, including decimals, fractions, basic trigonometry, and geometry.
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, die drawings, and die designs.
- Ability to lay out work and set up and operate conventional Die Shop machinery with little or no supervision.
- Ability to use and read precision measuring instruments.
- English reading, writing, verbal, and comprehension skills.
- Highly detailed, organized, and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees across all levels and departments.
- Must be certified to operate a forklift.
- Must be certified to operate a crane.
- If the role involves access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Operate conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for forging presses and make miscellaneous forge tooling.
- Lay out work on machines according to die requirements.
- Set up and operate conventional machinery, including mills, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.
- Machine wraps and rings.
- Recognize and replace dull or chipped tooling.
- Transport dies by forklift.
- Perform basic die repair and rework tryout dies as required.
- Meet quality and production requirements and ensure parts meet customer and APP requirements.
- Participate in total quality management projects, LEAN manufacturing, and SPC activities as required.
- Support plant quality-system and productivity goals and improvements within the scope of the job.
- Follow process specifications, company policies, and procedures; maintain safe and honest work practices.
- Be willing to cross-train on multiple operations.
- Perform other duties as instructed by APP leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous company contributions and low employee cost.
- Life insurance, 100% company-paid, covering the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
- Generous vacation time.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year's.
- Sick time.
- Annual bonus based on company achievement of key results.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan, 100% company paid.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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