Machinist II - Phoenix Products

Ring Power Corporation•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Machinist II performs assigned machining work safely and in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and contamination-control policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment and completing required training. The role interprets engineering prints, drawings, sketches, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operations, and setup requirements. It selects and secures fixtures, cutting tools, accessories, and materials on machine tools; sets machining controls or computerized media; monitors machine operation; adjusts settings as needed; and verifies that finished work conforms to specifications. The role may also fit and assemble parts and operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts. The Machinist II contributes to team objectives by completing work on time while meeting safety and quality expectations, maintaining constructive workplace conduct, and keeping the supervisor informed of potential cost overruns. The position requires problem-solving and discretion in carrying out defined objectives, with changing workload priorities and regular exposure to workplace stresses. Work is typically performed during regular business hours, with occasional requirements to work nights, holidays, or weekends. The role has no supervisory responsibility. Ring Power Corporation is a Caterpillar dealer headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, with operations at locations in Florida and elsewhere in the United States. The company emphasizes customer service and employee training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–4 years of experience.
Successfully completed all required training curriculum to be designated Machinist II.
Able to comprehend written material and communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees and customers.
Moderate capability using a computer, Microsoft Office products, and relevant dealer software programs.
Complete retraining to stay current as job requirements change, typically every 1–2 years.

Nice To Haves

Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office products, and relevant dealer software programs.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned work safely and follow applicable safety, environmental, and contamination-control policies, procedures, and regulations; wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Attend and successfully complete required training, and maintain awareness of applicable industry changes.
Interpret engineering prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine finished-part dimensions and tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machine tools including mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculate and set machine controls for factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Operate and observe machines to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust controls or control media as needed, and verify finished work against specifications.
Fit and assemble parts as necessary.
Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts as necessary.
Contribute to team efforts by completing tasks on time while maintaining safety and quality expectations, and maintain conduct that supports the team.
Monitor job expenses against estimates and notify the supervisor of cost overruns before job completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.