Machinist II - 3rd shift

Materion•Newton, MA

7d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Operator sets up and operates all machining equipment associated with the manufacturing of Tantalum and Niobium products, specifically, Lathes, milling, drilling, and cutting, ensuring the highest finished product quality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Sets up and operates lathes both manual and CNC. Sets up and operates milling machines both manual and CNC. Sets up and operates saws and drilling equipment Interpret drawings and plan work in a proper operational sequence Selects and sets “speeds” and “feeds” based on material being processed Use precision measuring tools to verify that all work is completed within the required tolerances. Inspects and maintains all tooling required to support the machining process. Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment. Required to process material samples as required. Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition on a daily basis by following 5S Standard Work practices Cross train in other process areas as time permits QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Requires a high school or vocational degree or equivalent. 1-3 years of machine shop experience is preferred Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Must know how to operate lathes and milling machines. Display competence in operating and maintaining more than one machine in defined department Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language This position may require the applicant to be licensed under certain United States laws and regulations PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor and requires ambulation Work time is spent in a factory environment where temperatures fluctuate See the Occupational Demands Form for this position on file in the Occupational Health Office The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the job.

Requirements

Requires a high school or vocational degree or equivalent.
1-3 years of machine shop experience is preferred
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Must know how to operate lathes and milling machines.
Display competence in operating and maintaining more than one machine in defined department
Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language
This position may require the applicant to be licensed under certain United States laws and regulations

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates lathes both manual and CNC.
Sets up and operates milling machines both manual and CNC.
Sets up and operates saws and drilling equipment
Interpret drawings and plan work in a proper operational sequence
Selects and sets “speeds” and “feeds” based on material being processed
Use precision measuring tools to verify that all work is completed within the required tolerances.
Inspects and maintains all tooling required to support the machining process.
Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
Required to process material samples as required.
Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality
Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition on a daily basis by following 5S Standard Work practices
Cross train in other process areas as time permits