Technician - R&D Machinist

Oshkosh•Greencastle, PA

About The Position

The R&D Machinist is part of JLG’s R&D Design team for Access and supports new product development across JLG platform teams at the R&D facility. This hands-on position machines and fabricates parts and weldments, including complex and customized components, mechanical structures, and test fixtures. The machinist works with engineering teams and uses fabrication equipment such as burn tables, machining centers, brake presses, and welders to create parts and address technical issues. The role also involves selecting appropriate equipment and methods, maintaining machinery, tooling, and measurement equipment, assembling and disassembling projects from drawings and work instructions, and collaborating across functions to resolve problems. The machinist plans and prioritizes daily work, communicates progress and feedback, supports continuous improvement, and helps mentor fellow machinists. The position requires maintaining a safe work environment and may involve operating heavy equipment, machinery, or vehicles for R&D development.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with three years of experience in engineering or equivalent.
Foresight to address potential technical issues with fabrication and machining.
Knowledge of fabrication and machining terms and definitions.
Ability to read and interpret procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering drawings, and 3D CAD models.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and fluid environment.
Attention to detail and quality.
Ability to manage workload and understand deliverables and project timing.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel 5%.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree with seven (5) years of experience in engineering or equivalent, as written in the posting.
A valid Forklift, Telehandler, and AWP operator license, or ability to obtain certification within six months.
Experience coaching and mentoring other machinists.

Responsibilities

Machine and fabricate parts, weldments, complex or customized components, mechanical structures, and test fixtures.
Determine appropriate equipment and methods for machining complex parts, using foresight to prevent technical issues.
Operate fabrication equipment such as burn tables, machining centers, brake presses, and welders.
Maintain equipment and tooling required for work in the assigned area.
Work with the Lead Technician to maintain appropriate stocks of machine tooling, cutting tools, and drills.
Use and maintain measurement equipment, including vernier, dial and digital bore micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
Assemble and disassemble complex projects and mechanical structures by referencing drawings and work instructions with minimal input.
Work with the Engineering team when machining parts.
Communicate by email, phone, in person, and Skype.
Develop and mentor fellow machinists in best practices and standards.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects.
Communicate and work cross-functionally to resolve problems.
Understand and execute directions and instructions, follow through, and provide constructive feedback to all levels of the organization.
Plan and schedule daily activities by priority to use time effectively and complete projects within identified timelines.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures, including when regularly exposed to personal and physical hazards.
Operate heavy equipment, machinery, or vehicles for R&D development.