Machinist I - Plastics
About The Position
This role involves setting up and operating machine tools to meet specific drawing specifications for tools and fixtures. The machinist will be involved in G-Code/MDI operations and potentially creating CAD/CAM programs for CNC machines. A key aspect of the role is to leverage machining expertise to assist the programming team by developing labor-assisting tools and fixtures, incorporating lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die). The position also includes participating in daily preventative maintenance programs for machine tools, performing minor repairs, and training machine operators on proper setup and operation. Other duties as assigned will also be part of the responsibilities.
Requirements
- Experience in machining
- Knowledge of G-Code/MDI
- Ability to create CAD/CAM programs for CNC programming
- Understanding of lean practices (waste elimination, flow improvement, bottleneck reduction, SMED)
- Ability to identify and remove inefficiencies from programs
- Experience with daily preventative maintenance programs for machine tools
- Ability to perform minor repairs to machinery and tooling
- Ability to train machine operators
Responsibilities
- Assist Leads, programmers, and supervisor on setups and execution of projects.
- Set up and operate machine tools as required to meet drawing specifications for tools and fixtures. This includes G-Code/MDI and/or the independent creation of CAD/CAM programs for CNC programming of machine tools.
- Utilize experience and expertise in machining to assist programming team by developing labor assisting tools and fixtures.
- Incorporate lean practices to eliminate waste, create better flow, reduce bottle necks, and achieve SMED.
- Identifies and removes inefficiencies from programs through awareness and process engagement.
- Assist in the daily preventative maintenance programs for all machine tools under your control.
- Repair minor damage to machinery and tooling.
- Train machine operators in the proper setup and operation of machine tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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