About The Position

The Machining Team Associate uses a variety of equipment to machine or fabricate raw materials into finished goods. The role operates within a team-based work system, rotates job routines as needed, and completes work with minimal supervision. Operators work three 12-hour shifts from Saturday through Monday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and must attend an on-shift orientation at Seymour Engine Plant. Candidates are selected through a resume and interview process and must pass related testing, if applicable. Successful applicants move into the position on the third Monday after selections are posted. Employees must remain in the role for at least 18 months before regaining bid rights; at the end of that period, they may be made permanent without reposting the position.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Must pass all related testing.
  • Great work ethic and a consistent sense of urgency.
  • Team player willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to look for potential improvements and assist fellow operators as needed.
  • Minimal relevant experience required.
  • Some machining experience is recommended but not required.
  • Six months of work experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Six months of work experience preferred.
  • Some machining experience recommended.

Responsibilities

  • Use machines to remove metal from or fabricate products from castings or raw materials to meet required characteristics and dimensions.
  • Follow process documentation and perform quality checks using gauges and other measuring devices; manage tool changes and monitor tool usage.
  • Work as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and production goals, including taking on team representative responsibilities.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area, perform routine housekeeping and machine cleaning, and carry out planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
  • Perform rework and scrap or external rework transactions; identify and control nonconforming materials.
  • Highlight process documentation updates needed to reflect product and process changes.
  • Collect, analyze, and display operating data, and use common problem-solving techniques when issues arise.
  • Use material-handling equipment, including hoists, hoist inspections, and forklifts, to move parts and skids.
  • Follow departmental, site, and company policies and procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
  • Participate in training and personal development and assist in training department personnel.
  • Participate in improvement projects and use common problem-solving techniques individually or in teams.
  • Communicate effectively with the assigned team and support teams.
  • Maintain housekeeping and safety in work areas.
  • Remain flexible and perform other duties as required.
  • Operate within a team-based work system and rotate job routines as needed.
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