Tool and Die Machinist

Spirax Group•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group and composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions. Chromalox develops thermal technologies for industrial heating applications. The Tool and Die Machinist sets up and operates manual and CNC machine tools—including lathes, milling machines, EDM, shapers, and grinders—to machine metal work pieces such as patterns and machine-tool or die parts according to specifications, tooling instructions, and standard charts. The role involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, selecting tooling and planning machining sequences, positioning and securing work pieces, setting machine controls and operating equipment, and checking finished work for conformance. The machinist also performs routine preventive maintenance, contributes to quality and efficiency improvements, may cross-train at different workstations, and helps maintain a clean and safe work area. Chromalox states its commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with production processes, machines, and/or tools.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
Ability to understand and use measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Continual attention to detail, follow-through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Analyze specifications and determine tooling based on knowledge of metal properties, machining, and shop mathematics.
Study blueprints or layouts to determine machining needs and plan the sequence of operations.
Read job orders and tooling instructions, including dimensions, tolerances, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut.
Lift, position, and secure work pieces using machine tables, chucks, centers, fixtures, clamps, wrenches, hoists, and other aids as appropriate.
Set machine controls and position tools and work pieces relative to one another; configure specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
Set up fixtures or feeding devices and operate machine tools to machine work pieces.
Observe machine operation and verify work-piece conformance using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, micrometers, and CMM.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
Work individually and as part of a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes and examine work to verify conformance to specifications.
Cross-train and demonstrate competency at different departmental workstations as production needs require.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and train or teach others.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
Support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.