Machinist Apprentice

Crane Company•Cincinnati, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position machines and repairs metal parts by operating mechanical equipment. The Machinist Apprentice uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product. They take measurements of material and select the appropriate machine for the process. This role works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area when required.

Requirements

Moderate blueprint reading skills.
Basic math skill required.
Working knowledge of measuring instruments.
Ability to sustain moderate physical effort, working with light to medium weight materials.
Lifting, bending, carrying and twisting are common but not repetitious.
Concentrated mental and visual attention in planning, laying out and performing complex work to very close tolerances required.
High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained periods also required.
High school education.
0-1 years machining experience.

Responsibilities

Sets up, operates and troubleshoots manual machines, including traditional milling and turning machines such as turret lathes, engine lathes, radial drills, and bridge port mills.
Reads and interprets complex blueprints for machine parts.
Inspects components for defects and compliance with customer and internal specifications.
Uses precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, and calipers to measure parts and products for accuracy according to print or other specifications.
Reports and fills out quality documentation based on precision measurements.
Reads and interprets Heijunka cards routing sheets to assure proper sequence of machining, correct production line and work center assignments, and run time alignment.
Completes RTY data recordings for quality, BOM, router, and process issues as required.
Properly cleans and maintains tools, machines, and work areas following the daily, weekly, and monthly 5S actions.
Properly prepares machined components (body, plug, cover, sleeve, etc.) for the next operation through proper blending and cleaning.
Participates actively in Crane Business Systems to facilitate continuous improvement.
Escalates any safety or machining issues to the Team Leader and/or Value Stream Manager as required.
Performs other work as assigned by Value Stream Supervisor or Team Leader.