Maintenance Machinist Tech

Carpenter Technology•Tanner, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s Tanner, Alabama location is an integrated mill manufacturing premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products. The Maintenance Machinist is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards. The role works with maintenance and production teams to maintain and improve equipment reliability, and leads or performs maintenance tasks safely and efficiently. The position involves hands-on leadership in planned and scheduled work, overhauls, rebuilds, shutdowns and outages, construction and installation, emergency breakdown response, routine maintenance, and equipment improvements. The machinist performs daily equipment checks and preventive maintenance, and trains craftsmen and production employees in equipment repair and maintenance procedures, including lockout/tagout. The role also supports continuous improvement, problem solving, and teamwork. The employee uses machine-shop equipment, hand and power tools, blueprints, schematics, manuals, mobile equipment, cranes, computers, and testing, diagnostic, and precision instruments. Relevant programming and production tools include Okuma OSP, Fanuc G-Code, Haas CHC/NGC, a Lincoln plasma table, CNC lathes and four-axis milling machines, manual mills and lathes, CAD/CAM software, and ACAD. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree in industrial mechanical maintenance or a relevant field, or equivalent education and relevant maintenance experience, is preferred. Candidates must be qualified Tool & Die Journeymen and have 10 years of documented CNC programming and machine-shop experience. The role requires technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, inspection and test equipment proficiency, knowledge of material properties and reverse engineering, and proficiency in programming, setup, and operation of all shop equipment. The employee also provides technical contributions to project teams, helps control costs related to their work, and has no formal project-management responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Qualified Tool & Die Journeyman.
10 years of documented CNC programming and machine-shop experience.
Proficiency in technical mathematics, including algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
Ability to interpret complex component and assembly blueprints.
Proficiency in using inspection and test equipment.
Proficiency in material properties and reverse engineering.
Proficiency in programming, setting up, and operating all shop equipment.
Qualifies as a Machinist.
Ability to observe safety rules and regulations and encourage others to maintain a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or a relevant field, or an equivalent number of years of education and relevant maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement cost-effective processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance and production groups to maintain and enhance equipment reliability.
Lead or perform maintenance tasks safely and efficiently, including scheduled work, overhauls, rebuilds, outages, installations, emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and equipment improvements.
Perform daily routine equipment checks and preventive maintenance.
Teach and train craftsmen and production employees in equipment repair and maintenance procedures, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Provide leadership and mentorship to CNC programmers and apprentices in the Apprenticeship program.
Develop, write, and enter CNC machine-tool programs using CAD/CAM software to produce parts to specification.
Apply manufacturing techniques that reduce part cost and increase quality.
Review and enter work orders and requests, including labor estimates, material lists, and required project tools, and review them with supervision daily.
Maintain communication between production and maintenance employees and coordinate required craft skills with area maintenance.
Review and recommend route sheets, work packages, safe work procedures, and predictive and preventive maintenance with area maintenance, planning, and supervision.
Follow up on drawing changes and ensure drawings are current and accurate.
Coordinate parts, supplies, and services through procurement and verify availability before work begins.
Inventory leftover spare parts after outages, projects, and shutdowns, and arrange for items to be returned to stock or sent for repair or rebuilding.
Participate in continuous improvement using analytical thinking, root-cause analysis, step-by-step processes, and troubleshooting.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and job site.
Acquire the knowledge, training, and skills needed for the role, including proficiency with PCs, Microsoft programs, and the SAP CMMS system.
Support management in achieving organizational goals, measures, and objectives.
Perform other duties and assignments as required by supervision.