Die Machinist - Apprentice

SIFCO Industries•Cleveland, OH

10d•$0 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Die Machinist Apprentice will be trained to be able to perform a combination of duties that includes die sinking (trimmer and impression), die repair, die control, horizontal mill operations and CNC operations.

Requirements

High school diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent in from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of one year of related experience in a machine or die shop and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic shop math with emphasis on trigonometry and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman card desirable

Responsibilities

Calculates dimensions, plans machining, layout and assembly operations.
Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, milling machines, drill press and grinder.
Design and repair dies to specifications and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
Verifies dimensions, clearances and alignment of members and parts in die.
Ensure quality and verify conformance of finished work to specification.
Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
Performs minor maintenance, area housekeeping and material handling duties.
Keep record of documentation / update system as needed for each task.
Effectively maintain die shop materials and tools.
All other duties as assigned.