Machinist III

Progress Rail•Winston-Salem, NC

18h

About The Position

The Machinist III sets up, operates, and adjusts machines and equipment in a computer-controlled manufacturing system with supervisory control integrating machine and programmable controllers. The role also leads a machining team, solves production problems, and escalates issues as needed to meet customer orders and business requirements. The employee may also operate manual machines such as lathes and grinders. The position performs machining and quality activities to production requirements, supports machine-cell scheduling and automation, and leads continuous improvement, safety, training, and standard-work efforts. It includes preventive maintenance and transporting heavy loads with material-handling equipment. The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility and is identified as a first-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience and technical certifications.
PC literacy.
Blueprint-reading experience.
Geometry and/or trigonometry experience.
High level of machining aptitude.
Extensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead a team in a production environment.
Self-starter with strong initiative.
Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage substantial variation in parts and processes while delivering high-quality components.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including long periods standing, reaching, and using hands; frequent walking and movement through platforms; and frequent lifting or moving of up to 35 pounds.
Metatarsal safety shoes and safety glasses are required.

Responsibilities

Perform machining operations using standard work documents, blueprints, safe job procedures, and visual aids within takt time.
Assess and compensate for variations in incoming part quality, processes, engineering changes, and part shortages.
Operate and troubleshoot machine-cell automation.
Perform quality inspections, chart quality data, and monitor quality trends.
Assist the production supervisor in scheduling manufacturing cells.
Review machine analytics and conduct root cause and corrective action (RCCA) to improve machine in-cycle time.
Update team metrics and production goals; determine work-cell priorities; and meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Solve team problems using advanced problem-solving techniques, lead team problem-solving activities, and escalate issues to the production supervisor as needed.
Perform rework without standard work documents when needed.
Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback on quality, safety, velocity, and cost.
Maintain machines and conduct preventive maintenance, including checking air pressures and oil levels and performing minimal maintenance to correct issues.
Transport very heavy loads using a crane, power pusher, or electric pallet jack.
Drive 5S adherence and complete 5S audits.
Lead and participate in 5packs for safety investigations.
Conduct Standard Work audits and drive adherence to start-of-shift checklists.
Cross-train team members and ensure operator training is conducted in a timely fashion.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill-level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.
Benefits begin on the first day.
Employee referral bonus program.
Competitive salary.