Finishing Machinist Class 1

General Carbide Corporation•Hempfield Township, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry level position in the Finishing Department. Positions in this class will perform a variety of entry level physical tasks and have their work supervised. Machinist Class 1 employees will have tasks explained before they start to ensure full understanding of all work instructions. The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days. As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase. During the evaluation benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review. If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class One, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class Two position. Machinist Class 1 has no supervision of others.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy, if designated by Managers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints with a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); if there is no understanding of blueprints and/or then must be trainable within a reasonable amount of time.

Responsibilities

Performs entry level finish grinding functions.
Checks work using measuring and gauging devices, maintaining tolerances specified.
Efficiently operates equipment in the assigned department.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints with a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); if there is no understanding of blueprints and/or then must be trainable within a reasonable amount of time.
Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the ERP system.
Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly in accordance with the 5-S standards.
Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.
Performs ancillary duties related to the department.
Observes health and safety regulations.
Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety.
Follow all established procedures.
Contribute to meeting department quality-related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals.
Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures.
Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures.
Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made.
When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step.