MACHINIST

INDEPENDENT CAN COMPANY•Rosedale, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision tool and die parts for a multitude of projects and equipment throughout the plant. Machine tools include but are not limited to Mills and Lathes (Manual and CNC), Surface Grinders, Drill Presses, Band Saws, etc. This role also requires the individual to be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

Requirements

Knowledge of all manufacturing equipment and tooling
Ability to fabricate dies and tooling, set-up, adjust, repair, operate, and maintain equipment
Ability to study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece to assure the needs of production and customers
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three to six months related experience and/or training with completion of 8,000 hours Machinist Apprenticeship training to attain Journeyman Machinist papers as required by company or similar training as received elsewhere; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical instructions, drawings, and manuals
Ability to read and write short correspondence and memos in English
Ability to analyze technical procedures
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to define problems by collecting data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Valid Journeyman Machinist certifications

Responsibilities

Perform all machine shop operations such as, but not limited to, lathe work, drilling, grinding, milling, shaping and hand tool work
Repair and overhaul of manufacturing equipment in all manufacturing departments
Design and build manufacturing systems and equipment as needed
Set up procedures to conform finished tooling to desired specifications
Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products
Assist Tooling Engineer and Engineering Manager in the development of new tooling, new systems, and new production machines
Assist in designing dies and line tooling for new and existing products
Assist in the maintenance and up-keep of all machine shop equipment, as well as make recommendations to management for replacement or upgrade of shop equipment
Assist in the training of other personnel in the machine shop
Stay up to date on current machining and production technologies and recommend these technologies to management
Contribute in establishing safe use of machinery in the machine shop and throughout the plant
Operate all machine shop equipment to fabricate assigned projects and parts
Assist in trouble-shooting equipment in plant and for customers
Install new equipment throughout the plant: including adjustments, repairs and operator/mechanical training
Check the quality of products and take steps to correct any problems
Assist the slitting, press room and can line departments in set-up, repair machinery as needed, and sharpening of tooling
Utilize precision measuring devices, such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators as required
Produce machine parts to within two-ten thousandths of an inch
Calculate, through mathematics, the proper equipment that is required for a project, such as gears, pulleys, belts, air lines, etc
Additional duties could include welding, brazing, plumbing, and carpentry
All other duties as assigned