Machinist I

Rite-Hite•Clare, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. Work Shift: Second Shift. 4:00pm-2:00am PURPOSE: Set up and operate conventional, CNC, and special purpose machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Set up and use machine equipment including CNC, milling, boring, drilling, tapping, threading, and lathes. Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists. Utilize JD Edwards, work order routings/parts lists, and work order paperwork to complete jobs accurately. Read, interpret, and utilize blueprints. Deburr parts and ensure quality checks have been done prior to sending parts to the next operation. Verifies work using machinist measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, etc. Maintain tight tolerances as required by engineering and customer specifications. Perform periodic maintenance on all equipment in machine shops. Utilize jigs and fixtures to maintain consistent quality. Programs, calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. This is done with the assistance of the Production Team Lead or a Machinist 2 on most occasions. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or supervisor to resolve machining or assembly problems. Responsible for ensuring cutting tools and drill bits are in good condition and must change out if required. Program CNC equipment utilizing G&M codes and conversational programming languages, with training from Production Team Lead or a Machinist 2. Float to different areas within the machine shop, directed by supervisor, to ensure that all machining centers are on schedule. Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Machine products to engineering specifications and each Customer’s standards of quality.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Set up and use machine equipment including CNC, milling, boring, drilling, tapping, threading, and lathes.
Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists.
Utilize JD Edwards, work order routings/parts lists, and work order paperwork to complete jobs accurately.
Read, interpret, and utilize blueprints.
Deburr parts and ensure quality checks have been done prior to sending parts to the next operation.
Verifies work using machinist measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, etc.
Maintain tight tolerances as required by engineering and customer specifications.
Perform periodic maintenance on all equipment in machine shops.
Utilize jigs and fixtures to maintain consistent quality.
Programs, calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. This is done with the assistance of the Production Team Lead or a Machinist 2 on most occasions.
Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or supervisor to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Responsible for ensuring cutting tools and drill bits are in good condition and must change out if required.
Program CNC equipment utilizing G&M codes and conversational programming languages, with training from Production Team Lead or a Machinist 2.
Float to different areas within the machine shop, directed by supervisor, to ensure that all machining centers are on schedule.
Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Machine products to engineering specifications and each Customer’s standards of quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

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