Machinist - 2nd Shift Turning

Regal Rexnord•Union Grove, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. The Machinist performs diversified semi-skilled machining operations, including setup, adjustment, and operation of a wide variety of machining equipment to produce a vast array of close tolerance parts, adhering to print specifications and strict inspection requirements. They read and interpret complicated drawings, charts, instructions, and diagrams. Essential responsibilities include providing instruction and training to other employees, setting up and operating machining equipment for various parts to close tolerance, making exacting setups, and potentially selecting feeds, speeds, operational sequence, calculating ratios, and programming machining instructions. The role involves loading/unloading parts, cycling machines, and running designated quantities for production runs. Maintaining close proximity to the work area is crucial for detecting and diagnosing malfunctions, determining the need for adjustments or repairs, and recognizing/correcting faulty workmanship. The Machinist performs inspections of machined products, communicates with co-workers, creates procedures for production processes, and tests new tools and methods. They are responsible for the condition of the cell, machines, tooling, and fixtures, and may collaborate with engineering departments to streamline production processes. Utilizing Continuous Improvement tools to reduce waste and costs, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area (5s standard) are also key. The role requires working safely, following all safety rules, and providing assistance to other departments when needed. Other duties as assigned may be part of the role.

Requirements

Prefer some short-term trades training and minimum one year prior machining experience.
Must be capable of learning to run PC accurately.
Ability to perform to verbal instructions as well as read/write English and interpret documents of some complexity including but not limited to: specifications, route sheets, blueprints, charts, test information, bills of material.
Ability to plan and perform a sequence of operations, where standard or recognized operation methods are available and make decisions as to quality, tolerances, operation, and set-up.
Ability to use power and hand tools, gauges, testing devices and small machines to assemble components to specifications and test.
Thorough knowledge of feeds, speeds, materials, and work-holding devices (fixtures, arbors, jaws, etc.), as well as thorough understanding of production processes.
Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios).
Basic understanding of machinery and its purposes/capabilities.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to accurately record daily production.
Ability to work in a team environment, and to instruct, direct, and train others.
Lifting up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
Occasional bending and lifting at the knees.
Twisting frequently at waist and shoulder levels.
Standing continuously.
Frequent reaching out in front of body.
Sustained physical effort.
Capable of wearing safety glasses with permanent side shields at all times.
Capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes at all times.
Capable of wearing other PPE as required.
Work may be repetitive in nature.
Continuous mental/visual attention.
Visual acuity to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure meet specifications.
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform assembly work.

Responsibilities

Perform diversified semi-skilled machining operations (including setup, adjust and operate wide variety of machining equipment) to generate a vast array of close tolerance parts, held to strict inspection requirements adhering to print specifications.
Read and interpret fairly complicated drawings, charts, instructions, and diagrams.
Provide instruction/training to other employees (new employees, as well as experienced employees) to develop skills and to produce production parts to specifications.
Set-up, adjust, and operate a wide variety of machining equipment and a wide variety of parts to close tolerance.
Make exacting setups.
May select feeds, speeds, and operational sequence, calculate ratios, and proof/edit and manually program machining instructions.
Load/unload parts, cycle machine, and run designated quantity for production run.
Maintain close proximity to work area as to be ready to detect/diagnose malfunction in machine operations (such as worn or damaged tools) and to determine need for adjustment or repair.
Recognize defective or faulty workmanship, correct and report issues to department lead.
Perform inspection of machined products (including documentation of results).
Communicate with co-workers regarding production runs.
Create/generate procedures of complexity for production processes (for machining of specific parts and issues).
Test new tools and methods.
Responsible for condition of the cell, machines, tooling, and fixtures.
May work closely with other departments (engineering, manufacturing engineering) to help smooth/streamline production processes.
Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to identify, reduce, eliminate waste and lower costs.
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly (5s standard).
Work in a safe manner and follow all safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety as well as safety of co-workers.
When limited/no work in area, will provide assistance to other departments based on workloads and customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.