Machinist II

Nordson•Clinton, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and setting up various CNC computerized equipment, including mills, lathes, drills, and Swiss tool machines. The machinist will be responsible for routine machinery maintenance, running visual tests on parts, and maintaining an inventory of replacement parts. A strong understanding of production flow and its impact on plant metrics and customers is essential. The position requires proficiency in blueprint interpretation, GD&T, and the use of precision measuring tools. Safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment are also key aspects of the role. Cross-training on other equipment may be required.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in a machining environment beyond post secondary or trade school education required.
Ability to utilize calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
Ability to run and set up Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes.
Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills and vertical mills.
Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and intermediate programing CNC computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T and capable of determining key and critical characteristics.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
Consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associates degree.
Recognized apprenticeship may be required.
Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
Strong understanding of mathematics.
Strong communicator and team player.
Ability to work independently and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
Set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and intermediate programming CNC computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
Run and set up Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes.
Run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills and vertical mills.
Perform routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts.
Keep inventory of machine replacement parts.
Understand the flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers.
Interpret blueprints and title block GD&T, and determine key and critical characteristics.
Utilize calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Cross-train to on other equipment as needed.
Other duties as assigned.