Machinist I- 1st Shift

Dover Corporation•Milwaukie, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Warn Automotive, part of Vehicle Service Group, is a world leader in driveline disconnect technology with a heritage dating back to making WWII surplus Jeeps easier to drive on the road with the first unlocking hubs. They continue today by making disconnects for cars, trucks, and SUVs globally. The company has a bright future and is looking for individuals to join their growing team. Warn Automotive's products are sold to OEMs worldwide, enhancing vehicle performance, traction, and capability while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. They operate from headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon, and a customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, and are proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover Company. This position plays an integral role in executing the company's mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Employees are expected to maintain high levels of trust, integrity, and ethical standards, and promote a culture of safety by following all safety procedures, protocols, and guidelines to minimize risks. Under close supervision, this role operates bench-type or floor-mounted machines within production operations. The operation is routine and repetitive.

Requirements

Six months’ machining experience required.
Strong oral and written communication skills commensurate with the job tasks and position necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers while providing exceptional quality of work and outstanding customer service.
Ability to present information in a manner designed to educate or inform other team members and customers in one-on-one or group interactions as directed.
Ability to review, comprehend, interpret, process, and evaluate effectively written work instructions and procedures written in English, prints, specs and diagrams, and tool gauges, measuring devices and inspection tools in conjunction with the performance of the essential functions and other assigned job duties.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills including ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a calm, rational, and respectful demeanor and communication style in times of stress occasioned by work demands, tight timelines, heavy production expectations, unexpected quality control issues, and other work-related issues or concerns that may cause a heightened level of anxiety, frustration, anger, disappointment, confusion, etc.
Enthusiastic adoption and consistent demonstration of Warn Automotive’s Core Values: Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customer Focused Innovation, Respects & Values People, Expectations for Results, High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust.
Strong technical, trouble-shooting, problem solving, research, organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet established deadlines.
Ability to multitask is also essential while remaining flexible with changing priorities and deadlines.
Well-reasoned decision making with a high attention to detail regarding organization, planning, work flow, and project prioritization to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Highly ethical, self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and/or with limited direction, as well as cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits.
Performing machinist duties as assigned using standard procedures, tools, materials, machines, and equipment in a fast-paced work environment while meeting all established production expectations and deadlines.
Following well-established guidance from specified process instructions, blueprints, and communicated instructions from other team members.
Implementing the Quality Policy and Procedures in all aspects of daily duties and responsibilities, including evaluating unusual vs. ideal and usual quality based on finished product sound, vibration, temperature, operation, and appearance.
Inspecting parts and products to detect and identify potential defects, anomalies, surface quality non-conformities, and other forms of observable physical or structural product quality deficiencies using personal observations in conjunction with inspection, measuring, and calibration devices.
Operating machines while loading and tending runs of parts, or performing one-step operations on individual parts, including making simple machine adjustments and running one or more machines as directed or requested.
Collaborating with Warn Automotive leadership and team members during team meetings, system reviews, safety meetings, and other forms of problem-solving discussions to further define and improve department strategies designed to meet and exceed quality objectives.
Participating meaningfully in Warn Automotive safety activities like R3, Safety Committees, Safety checklist/audits, team Safety projects, etc., as directed or requested.
Serving as a role model for and mentoring less experienced or new machinists on machining process, responsible and efficient time management, commitment to exceeding quality and production expectations, professional and respectful communication, and safe work habits.
Training other machinists on process and procedure as directed and providing necessary follow-up and guidance to achieve professional development objectives.
Completing special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and organizational goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
Communicating in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, vendors, visitors, and others with whom we may work or interact.
Contributing to a successful work group through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
Performing other various duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision start on day one of hire
Fertility Treatment Coverage
10 Paid Holidays and a Generous Vacation Policy
401(k) with Employer Matching, Profit Sharing, and Annual Contributions
Bonus Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Discount Programs
Career Growth, including Onsite Training and Tuition Reimbursement
a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, and 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services