Shape Room Machinist Class 1

General Carbide CorporationHempfield Township, PA
Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry level position in the shape room. Positions in this class will perform a variety of entry level physical tasks and have their work supervised. Shape Room Machinist Class 1 employees will have tasks explained before they start to ensure full understanding of all work instructions. The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days. As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase. During the 90 day benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review. If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class one, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class 2 position. Shape Room Machinist Class 1 has no supervision of others.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

  • May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform machine set up and operation of band and table saws, rounder, slicing, and between centers for basic jobs to meet customer requirements.
  • Work as a team.
  • Have a good understanding of procedures throughout the shaping process.
  • Use required measurement devices (scale and calipers) to ensure customer requirements and internal Quality requirements are met.
  • Notify Supervisor or cell leader of exceptions.
  • Maintain accurate transactions in ERP system.
  • Maintain clean work environment.
  • All other duties as assigned.
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