MACHINING TECH - Lathe | 2nd Shift (Four 10-Hr Shifts)

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machining Technician sets up and operates various machines, primarily computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Equipment may include CNC press brakes, machining centers, rollers and lathes, plate-cutting equipment, manual lathes, and manual drills. The position is in the Machine Shop and reports to the Area Manager. The role is full-time, on the second (swing) shift, working four 10-hour shifts, at the Main Location in Knoxville, Iowa. It is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The technician interprets blueprints and work orders, prepares tooling and work-holding devices, sets up machines, and adjusts settings to produce quality parts efficiently. The role also involves loading and unloading materials and finished products, verifying product quality with measuring tools, and performing and documenting Level 1 TPMs. Work is to be performed safely in accordance with applicable guidelines.

The work environment regularly includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally includes humid conditions. Noise is usually loud. The employee regularly sits, stands, walks, reaches and uses hands and fingers, and talks and hears. Occasional duties include stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may also be required. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or at least six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers across units of measure.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders for dimensions, tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.
• Build tooling and work-holding devices needed to complete tasks.
• Set up machines according to documented instructions and adjust settings to achieve quality parts efficiently.
• Read and understand measuring tools such as angle and degree squares.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to verify product quality.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished products, sometimes using an overhead hoist.
• Operate CNC machines that have already been programmed.
• Perform and document Level 1 TPMs.
• Follow safety guidelines and work safely at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED