Machinist

Ball • Pittston Township, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist performs tasks and provides services in support of the plant’s production goals and business objectives. The role interprets verbal instructions, blueprints, and work orders; makes sketches as needed; calculates dimensions; performs layout work; selects and prepares tools; and machines parts to required tolerances and finishes. The Machinist sets up and operates machine shop equipment, performs fitting and assembly work, and maintains or repairs assigned machinery and production equipment.

The role supports plant safety, food safety, and environmental management requirements; maintains work records and communicates relevant information to the next shift; assists with tooling inspections; and may travel to customers to troubleshoot equipment. The position is onsite in a manufacturing environment and may require work in confined or elevated areas, exposure to noise and chemicals, use of protective equipment, rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, regular overtime, and on-call availability. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or education equivalency.
• At least 5 years of job-related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard machine shop and tool-and-die practices, metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, brazing, and the nomenclature of assigned equipment.
• Ability to independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard machining techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of assigned equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate grinders, lathes, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment to tolerances up to ±0.000050.
• Ability to read blueprints and demonstrate tool-and-die skills.
• Ability to use basic math, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and describe the sequence of operations needed to complete a job.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information confidentially.
• Ability to maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear.
• Ability to work in confined areas and climb or work in high, narrow places to position rigging and related equipment.
• Ability to work around occupational hazards, including high noise levels, physical obstacles, and chemical exposure, and in areas requiring protective shields, masks, or clothing due to torch flames, arc welding, or other systems.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Follow established plant and corporate safety practices, policies, and procedures, and help maintain safe and healthful working conditions.
• Support and follow food safety system guidelines.
• Interpret verbal instructions, blueprints, and work orders; create drawings or sketches of parts as needed.
• Calculate and determine indices, tapers, and other dimensions; perform layout work as required.
• Receive tools and paperwork and establish and maintain logbooks.
• Select and grind tools, adjust tools, speeds, and feed rates, and machine parts to precision tolerances and finishes.
• Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, grinders, mills, and hones.
• Perform dismantling, fitting, and assembly work for maintenance or production equipment.
• Repair and maintain assigned machines and equipment.
• Access, enter, and retrieve information using a computer.
• Perform cleanup, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Assist with tooling inspections and operate most inspection equipment.
• Travel to customer locations when required to troubleshoot equipment.
• Initiate, review, and follow standard operating procedures for the assigned area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and a positive, productive work environment.
• Work the assigned schedule, including rotating day and night shifts and overtime, and be on call as directed by management.
• Attend work regularly and predictably between assigned start and end times.
• Work independently within parameters set by management and communicate effectively, including reading, writing, comprehending, and following complex verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate with the emergency coordinator or environmental focal point/manager about environmental management activities and follow directions during emergencies.
• Complete and maintain assigned environmental documentation and report the status of assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize waste streams, minimize waste generation, and follow waste segregation, disposal, accumulation, and storage requirements.
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information and follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits structure; details are available on the company’s Total Rewards page.

What This Job Offers

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