Machinist - Mill

Howell Laboratories Inc • Gorham, ME

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Make Things That Matter Machinist – Mill Job Location: Gorham, Maine Environment: Climate-Controlled Shop, Employee-Owned Shift Schedule 4x10s 6AM – 4PM, Monday-Thursday Overtime Friday Half-Day Overtime Optional Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Reports To: Lathe and Mill Supervisors Job Type / Status: Fulltime, Non-exempt Small Shop. Big Responsibility. Total Mastery. We are a high-impact shop where your work is visible and vital and your impact isn’t diluted. Our work focuses on exotic alloy steels and low quantity casting and forging work. In a shop our size, your signature is on everything we ship. You are the steward of your workstation. You have more opportunities to solve problems, more freedom to optimize your workflow, and the responsibility to deliver excellence. Here, you drive the setup process. Howell Laboratories and its divisions: ODAT Machine and GDL Powder Coating, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and manufacturing company based in Bridgton and Gorham, ME. One of the oldest ESOP’s in the state of Maine, we are committed to providing our knowledge, expertise, and integrity to partners who require solutions on which they can stake their lives and livelihoods. We turn innovation into creation. Our Values: Ownership, Accountability, Integrity, Feedback, Empathy, Openness Who Will Thrive Here: A self-driven individual who thrives when given ownership of their projects. An individual comfortable managing their own workflow from start to finish . An individual that finds satisfaction in the details and takes in a quality finished product. An individual that sees a “roadblock” as just a puzzle to be solved. An individual that is comfortable making judgement calls within their scope of authority.

Requirements

• Must be able to set up repeat jobs on our production machines which may include lathes, grinders, mills and similar equipment.
• Specifically: Loading Programs Loading Cutting Tools Loading fixtures and vices Cutting or boring jaws
• Must be able to apply mathematics and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances.
• Must be able to read blueprints and interpret the design intent and plan setup accordingly.
• Physical ability to operate machines
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Machine Set-Up following prints and specifications.
• Inspect and measure your finished parts to ensure they meet the blueprint, identifying any setup-related issues before they become problems.
• Maintain precise quality documentation, taking pride in the paperwork that proves your station is running at peak performance.
• Maintain a safe and orderly production area.
• Engage in a collaborative environment, that values the exchange of skills and ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED