Machinist I

Fenner Precision Polymers•Wilmington, NC

21h

About The Position

The Machinist is responsible for machining parts for Fenner and/or external customers as required. The posting describes three Machinist levels. Machinist I duties include operating and maintaining machine-shop equipment, interpreting mechanical drawings, performing metal-removal operations, preparing documentation, and following safety procedures. Higher-level duties include designing and fabricating parts and dies, troubleshooting equipment, preparing quotes, assembling machines, leading department work as needed, and training other machinists.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years working in the machining trade for Machinist I.
State-approved Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die Maker Certificate.
Ability to use machine-shop equipment and typical shop inspection equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches.
Knowledge of various welding and cutting procedures.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment.
Machinist II requires ten or more years working in the machining trade and the ability to perform Machinist I duties.

Responsibilities

Operate machine-shop equipment, including mills, saws, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches to construct machined parts and assemblies.
Perform metal-removal operations using hand-held tools.
Maintain and properly use machine-shop equipment; report equipment needing repair, maintenance, or safety attention to the supervisor.
Identify and order general shop items.
Sharpen drill bits, tool bits, and similar tools.
Prepare documentation such as timecards and inspection sheets.
Operate material-handling equipment such as tow motors, hand trucks, cranes, and scissor carts.
Use shop inspection equipment, including optical comparators, calipers, gage blocks, and micrometers.
Follow general safety rules, including Lock Out/Tag Out, daily cleanup, proper chemical and solvent handling, and safety inspections.
Instruct other associates, as required, in the safe operation of shop equipment.
Perform other duties as required.
Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
At Machinist II level, design machined parts; troubleshoot and fix equipment problems; fabricate parts using welding and cutting procedures; prepare quotes based on expected material and labor; design or reverse-engineer parts by hand, in AutoCAD, or in SolidWorks; design and fabricate dies; and assemble machines for new equipment builds.
At Machinist III level, act as department lead when required, including placing orders and adjusting priorities; assist with new tool design using SolidWorks; and train Machinist I and II employees.
Learn and follow EHS policies, rules, and work instructions; attend required EHS training; and wear required PPE.
Help protect coworkers and visitors by participating in or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and other workplace hazards; stop work when imminent danger is present.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and keep equipment in proper working condition.