Tool and Die Machinist

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. • Harrisville, UT

7d

About The Position

As a Tool and Die Machinist, you will set up and operate a variety of 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. You will use knowledge of metal properties, machining, and shop mathematics to determine tooling and sequence operations, and will inspect completed work to verify that it conforms to specifications.

The position includes routine preventative machine maintenance, contributing individually and as part of a team to quality and efficiency improvements, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. You may be required to cross-train and demonstrate competency at different department workstations as production needs require. Chromalox states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Ability to use and understand various 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 using knowledge of metal properties, machining, and shop mathematics.
• Study blueprints or layouts to visualize required machining and plan the sequence of operations.
• Read blueprints, job orders, and tooling instructions to identify product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut.
• Lift or position work pieces manually or with a hoist, and secure them on machine tables, chucks, centers, or fixtures using clamps, wrenches, and aids such as shims and parallel blocks.
• Position tools and work pieces in relation to one another and set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.
• Set up fixtures or feeding devices, operate machines, and feed tools or work pieces as required.
• Observe machine operation and verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, micrometers, and CMM.
• Perform routine preventative 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 in essential department job functions at different workstations when production needs require.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, and train and teach others.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
• Support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED