Machinist

ANDRITZ AG•Pell City, AL

38d

About The Position

ANDRITZ is seeking a Manual Machinist in Pell City, Alabama, for second shift. The role operates milling machines, drill presses, lathes, and other machine tools to produce parts to specifications. It reports to the Operations Manager. The position involves interpreting samples, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information; selecting and setting up tools, machines, fixtures, and materials; performing precision machining; monitoring equipment; and inspecting finished parts for defects and conformance to specifications. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and may involve varying temperatures, noise, dust, dirt, fumes, welding machines, heavy-duty magnets, and manual or remotely controlled devices.

Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with potentially varying temperatures and exposure to noise, dust, dirt, fumes, welding machines, heavy-duty magnets, and manual or remote-controlled devices.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, grasp, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, and maneuver within tight spaces.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity, excellent mobility, good hearing, manual dexterity, and good balance.
Ability to endure long hours and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Machine parts to specifications using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, vertical boring mills, and horizontal boring mills.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
Measure, examine, and test completed parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments.
Set up, adjust, and operate basic and specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials in preparation for machinery work.
Monitor machine feed and speed during machining.
Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to show cut placement.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine fabrication methods, operation sequences, product dimensions, and tolerances.
Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine whether adjustments or repairs are needed.
Check work pieces to ensure they are properly lubricated and cooled.
Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.