POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Machinist is responsible for operating and assisting with programming production machines, ensuring product quality, and providing expertise in machining operations. This role requires a high level of skill and autonomy, with the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions independently. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position): Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. For assigned area and products: Power up machines, zero return axis to the home position, and assist with set up on machines for production runs. Follow and develop quality procedures, identify all dimensions established at the machining operation, and check established dimensions using the in-process inspection sheet. Make precise offsets to tools or work positions to achieve dimensionally acceptable products. Understand and meet surface finish requirements, change tools as needed to maintain the finish, and optimize machining parameters. Utilize and maintain shop travelers in production to verify correct material, size, quantity, and any additional notes or work instructions that differ from the customer print. Execute and refine start-up procedures following machine crashes or major tool breakages, minimizing downtime. Support and lead workplace organization efforts, including removing and storing fixtures, vices, and stops after jobs, replacing tooling and small tools in designated areas, and maintaining clean and organized workstations. Follow and improve procedures for time reporting and scrap reporting via data collection to provide accurate job costing data. Adhere to and enforce prescribed safety procedures. Assist in training and mentoring junior machinists and provide technical support to the production team. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and implement new machining techniques and processes.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees