Machinist I

Fenner Precision Polymers•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The Machinist is responsible for machining parts for Fenner and/or external customers as required. The position has three levels, with increasing responsibilities and capabilities. Machinist I performs machining, metal removal, documentation, equipment maintenance, material handling, inspection, and safety duties. Machinist II is expected to perform Machinist I duties and may design and fabricate parts, troubleshoot equipment, prepare quotes, reverse-engineer parts, and assemble new equipment. Machinist III may act as department lead, assist with new tool design, and train Machinists I and II. All levels are responsible for following environmental, health, and safety policies and instructions; attending required training; wearing required PPE; helping prevent injuries through safety activities; reporting hazards and incidents; stopping work when imminent danger is present; and maintaining an orderly work area and properly functioning equipment.

Requirements

Machinist I: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Machinist I: Six years working in the machining trade.
Machinist II: Ten or more years working in the machining trade.
State-approved Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die Maker Certificate.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches.
Knowledge of various welding and cutting procedures.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment and use typical shop inspection equipment.
For Machinist II: ability to perform Machinist I duties, design machined parts, troubleshoot equipment, prepare quotes, design or reverse-engineer parts, fabricate dies, and assemble machinery.
For Machinist III: ability to act as department lead when required, assist with tool design using SolidWorks, and train Machinists I and II.
Ability to adapt positively to changes in the work environment, including overtime or off-shift work to meet changing demands.

Responsibilities

Machine parts for Fenner and/or external customers.
Use machine shop equipment, including mills, saws, lathes, grinders, and hand tools.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings and sketches to construct parts and assemblies.
Perform metal removal using hand-held tools and sharpen drill bits and tool bits.
Maintain and properly use machine shop equipment; report repair, maintenance, or safety needs to the supervisor.
Identify and order general shop items.
Prepare documentation, including timecards and inspection sheets.
Operate material-handling equipment such as tow motors, hand trucks, cranes, and scissor carts.
Use shop inspection equipment, including optical comparators, calipers, gage blocks, and micrometers.
Follow safety rules, including Lock Out/Tag Out, daily cleanup, safe handling of chemicals and solvents, and required safety inspections.
Instruct other associates as required on safe operation of shop equipment.
Perform other duties as required and maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers values and behaviors.
For Machinist II: perform Machinist I duties; design machined parts; troubleshoot and fix equipment problems; fabricate machine parts using welding and cutting procedures; prepare quotes based on expected material and labor content; design or reverse-engineer parts by hand, in AutoCAD, or in SolidWorks; design and fabricate dies; and assemble machinery for new equipment builds as needed.
For Machinist III: act as department lead when required, including placing orders and adjusting priorities; assist with new tool design using SolidWorks; and train Machinists I and II.
Learn and follow EHS policies, rules, and work instructions; attend required EHS training; wear required PPE; participate in or conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations; report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and other hazards; stop work when imminent danger is present; and maintain a neat work area and equipment in proper condition.