Journeyman Maintenance Machinist - CCI/Speer

The Kinetic Group•Lewiston, ID

About The Position

The Journeyman Maintenance Machinist services, repairs, and maintains manufacturing production equipment, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and equipment improvements when needed. The role builds, repairs, or modifies production machines, machine components, equipment, and tooling to support product quality and manufacturing operations. The machinist troubleshoots familiar and unfamiliar equipment, independently or with teammates, and completes repairs efficiently and to a high standard. The position works closely with production teams and other skilled tradespeople to address safety, quality, and delivery issues, and requires precise work within close tolerances when applicable. The position sets up and operates machine tools; diagnoses and repairs machinery; fabricates and assembles parts, machines, tooling, and experimental prototypes; installs hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components; and may weld, cut, braze, or solder. It evaluates processes and recommends changes to improve efficiency and production adaptability. The role may include mentoring a machinist apprentice. Employees may work any available shift, spend at least half their time on the production floor, frequently lift or move items weighing at least 50 pounds, and spend at least 75% of work time in motion. The production floor may be dirty, dusty, loud, hot, and humid. Work assignments may also involve potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives; safety training is provided.

Requirements

Completed a four-year apprenticeship leading to Journey Level Machinist and hold Journey Level papers, or have equivalent journey-level experience.
Alternatively, consideration may be given to a two-year apprenticeship if the candidate completed an accredited machinist technology program of at least two years within the year and a half before applying, with a GPA of 3.0 or better; credentials and coursework must meet specified program guidelines.
Must understand English.
Must be able to read, write, perform advanced math calculations, and recognize improbable results.
Must score at least 85% on the Mechanical Aptitude and Written tests to advance.
Must be able to set up and operate all basic Machine Shop tools and machinery within three months.
Basic welding skills.
Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems.
Must be able to safely drive a forklift within 90 days.
Good safety record.
Good housekeeping and organizational skills.
Must supply own hand tools of the necessary type and amount for the position.
Ability to work independently without continual supervision.
Internal applicants must have no attendance or disciplinary action or written warnings in the previous 12 months.
Must not be a prohibited person under the Gun Control Act and Safe Explosives Act.
Must be able to frequently lift or move materials or machine parts weighing at least 50 pounds and spend at least 75% of work time in motion.
Must be able to work any shift available.

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and operate machine tools; fit and assemble parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and industrial machines.
Observe and listen to operating machinery to diagnose malfunctions and determine adjustments or repairs.
Consult with engineers or production personnel to resolve machinery or assembly problems.
Move machines or mechanisms from production areas to the Machine Shop using a forklift when required.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, machine parts, and specifications; determine materials, dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences.
Measure, mark, and scribe metal stock using calibrated measuring tools; select cutting tools, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depths of cut; monitor and regulate machining operations.
Dismantle equipment, inspect and clean parts, replace or repair defective components, and assemble and test machines to verify repairs.
Fabricate machines, mechanisms, tools, prototypes, fixtures, jigs, tooling, and experimental parts based on engineering and production needs.
Verify that machined parts conform to specifications by measuring them.
Align and assemble components using bolts, screws, dowels, welding, or rivets; remove high spots and smooth surfaces.
Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions.
Install hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical components and form or fasten piping and attachments for air, water, and oil services.
Evaluate processes and recommend changes or modifications to improve efficiency and adaptability for setup and production.
Weld, cut, braze, or solder parts as needed.
Analyze and repair or replace hydraulic systems.
Perform Tooling Machinist and Grinding Machinist duties as assigned or needed.
Keep the work area organized and clean, including sweeping and cleaning grease or spills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Mentor a machinist apprentice when required.