Machinist (Tool and Die)

Materion • Lorain, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the qualified Machinist (Tool and Die) is accountable for making casting dies and repairing or making new parts by using various precision measuring devices, hand tools and machining equipment.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D with excellent shop math skills.
• Must have practical computer knowledge and capability, including basic use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and work from sketches, blueprints, drawings and SOPs.
• Must be able to correctly use manual measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Must follow all environmental health and safety rules and regulations.
• Must wear all required safety equipment.
• Must have a positive, team-player attitude and be able to work with all functions in the plant.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming and set up knowledge with proven experience.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience a plus
• Knowledge of graphite grades and machining characteristics is a desired but not necessary.
• Knowledge of inventory control helpful to successfully manage stock of highly valued raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture graphite casting dies from drawings, sketches, standard operating procedures (SOP), and other documents using available CNC and manual equipment
• Program, run and assist in maintenance of all machine shop equipment. This includes CNC and manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and other supporting equipment.
• Maintain casting tooling to ensure uninterrupted production availability.
• Fabricate spare parts as needed to support machine shop, plant and maintenance functions
• Support test specimen fabrication for plant’s laboratory. Task includes training and assisting lab personnel in completion of this task.
• Machine billets prior to hot working and provide support to other operators for this task
• Manage graphite, machine tool and spare parts inventory.
• Safely and efficiently operate several machines simultaneously.
• Keep machine shop clean and orderly.
• Work safely and participate in all plant safety activities.

What This Job Offers

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