1st Shift Machinist
About The Position
The Machinist supports high-volume production by operating CNC and PLC-controlled machining equipment to produce high-quality components. Ideal candidates have experience in metal cutting, CNC machine operation, blueprint/GD&T interpretation, and excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is part of a stable, growth-focused manufacturing environment that provides predictable shifts, consistent hours, and long-term advancement opportunities. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, comfort using computer-based systems, and the ability to make real-time adjustments to ensure precision, quality, and consistent machine performance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
- Must be willing to work any shift
- Must achieve an acceptable score on a situational/skills based interview
- Ability to walk, sit, stand for up to 10 hours per shift
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds for up to 10 hours per shift
- Ability to perform head/neck movement for up to 10 hours per shift
- Ability to reach outward or above the shoulder for up to 10 hours per shift
- Exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces
Nice To Haves
- Positive attitude, ethics and International values which support our company’s values, and a health, high performance culture
- Technical College certificate in Machine Tool Technology or related discipline
- Experience working in a high-performance team environment
- Computer literate, Customer focused, Has a drive for results
- Metal cutting machining experience
- Experience reading manufacturing drawings including GD&T
- Experience operating production machinery
Responsibilities
- Monitors computer screens and interprets data to determine that process is running according to control plan
- Responds to machine faults and takes corrective action
- Troubleshoots work-related problems and makes repairs on the spot as needed
- Documents rework and scrap using the non-conforming material procedure
- Observes tool wear detection and makes tooling changes when required
- Works in teams to identify and implement process improvements and error proofing procedures
- Instructs and certifies other machine technicians to ensure compliance with quality operating standards
- Verifies compliance with process instructions and control plans, reports deviations to Group Leader
- Enters defect data into the computer
- Verifies gage calibration requirements for engine components
- Anticipates potential production problems by proactively reviewing equipment condition and initiating corrective action when needed.
- Monitors special characteristics to ensure compliance with control plan requirements
- Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries and complies with all safety and environmental requirements
- Uses computers to interpret and evaluate production data
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription
- hearing coverage
- paid time off (vacation)
- holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
