Machinist - Class A

ASR Group • Baltimore, MD

17d • Onsite

About The Position

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®. OVERVIEW The Machinist is responsible for operating all of the basic machine tools and specialized variation tools to perform precision machining operations.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience working as a machinist in a shop environment or related setting
• Must be willing to weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Must possess a machinist toolkit set (i.e. micrometers, calipers, inside and outside, etc.)
• Must possess knowledge of CNC programming setup and operating CNC milling centers and turning centers
• Must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form
• Must be able to deal with several abstracts and concrete variables
• Practical application of fractions, percentages, ration and proportion, logarithms, practical algebra, geometric construction, and essentials of trigonometry
• Must be able to write instructions in moderate to simple sentences to provide manufacturing information
• Must be able to communicate technical information between tool design and manufacturing activities
• Must know how to use Engine Lathes, horizontal mills, bridge ports, key seeder, drill press
• Must be able to pass verbal, written and hands on machining test
• Must be able to use all hand tools and chain falls
• Must be able to read blueprints and basic instructions
• Must have or be able to obtain a Forklift certification
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• CAD/CAM experience preferred
• Vocational training in machine shop equipment operation, assembly, and general manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs to pumps, compressors, gearboxes, valves, and screw conveyors, etc.
• Machine components to specifications with a high degree of precision using machines tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and specialized variation tools to perform precision machining operations
• Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment
• Use precision measuring tools including Micrometers, Vernier calipers, Hand or spring calipers, depth gauges, etc.
• Inspect sample parts, read and interpret schematics and blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, layout, and machining procedures
• Support maintenance projects through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions and metal properties
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, install and align pumps with different seal assemblies
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, or hoists
• Read work orders and interpret equipment manuals and specifications to determine machines
• Record all repairs and maintenance performed as well as parts or materials used, and requisition new parts or materials as necessary
• Performs assigned duties while observing safety standards and good housekeeping requirements including proper care of tools, materials and equipment

Benefits

• Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time

What This Job Offers

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