Machinist I

Texas Hydraulics•Spring City, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Set up, adjust, and operate all shop manual machine tools to perform progressive machining operations on a diversified line of close tolerance work, requiring a high degree of skill and machining techniques. Diagnose and rectify tooling problems or machine issues. Operates within a variety of standard work, having close tolerances and finish requirements. May set up machines for operation by others. Work is subject to process and final inspection. Work completed from drawings, specifications, and job layouts. Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production. Maintain acceptable attendance record, and acceptable overall work record. Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes. Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. Attention to 5S along with preventative maintenance on equipment in assigned work center. Complete tasks as directed by Operations Supervisor with minimum supervision. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Operations Supervisor Serve as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement activities and training document development.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill and ability to set up, adjust and operate all shop manual machine tools with little or no supervision, while adhering to tight quality and production standards.
Demonstrated ability to set up and operate manual lathes, mills, grinders, etc.
Demonstrated ability to select the proper speeds and feeds, determine operation sequences and tooling arrangements.
Demonstrated ability adhere to quality standards and perform prescribed inspections using a variety of precision measurement gages and testing equipment.
Experience and knowledge of basic mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics.
High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation.
Must be able to work any assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to set up and operate all manual machines, to include boring bars, boring mills, large milling and turning machines, grinders, special purpose machines, while adhering to quality and production standards.
Demonstrated ability to perform prescribed inspections and adhere to quality and drawing specification.
Ability to work independently, exhibit the ability to solve problems without assistance and demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Must have proven mechanical, clerical, and mathematical abilities necessary for safe equipment operation and accurate recording of data.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to standardized safety policies and operating practices.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate all shop manual machine tools to perform progressive machining operations on a diversified line of close tolerance work, requiring a high degree of skill and machining techniques.
Diagnose and rectify tooling problems or machine issues.
Operates within a variety of standard work, having close tolerances and finish requirements.
May set up machines for operation by others.
Work is subject to process and final inspection.
Work completed from drawings, specifications, and job layouts.
Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production.
Maintain acceptable attendance record, and acceptable overall work record.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Attention to 5S along with preventative maintenance on equipment in assigned work center.
Complete tasks as directed by Operations Supervisor with minimum supervision.
Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Operations Supervisor
Serve as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement activities and training document development.