Cnc Machinist - 1St Shift

Job Summary:  The role of the Machinist I is to safely load, and control various machines and equipment involved in production.

Essential functions (What)

1. Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include lathes, mills, and similar equipment.
2. Set up repeat jobs.
3. Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.
4. Measures finished parts with precision tools, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications.
5. Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
6. Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
7. Responsible for accuracy of own work.
8. Use inspection gauges and equipment to check work
9. Must be able to wear personal safety gear as required to meet OSHA regulations, ie., goggles, gloves, back belt, apron, and respirator when required
10. Basic blueprint reading and mil spec knowledge
11. Fill out required regulated paperwork and required documentation
12. Complete all required training
13. Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/behaviors (How)

• Capable of maintaining consistent quality standards
• Produce product within acceptable time allocated per operation
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good organizational skills
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Wear protective equipment as required
• Good eye-to-hand coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player
• Working knowledge of Employee Handbook
• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)
• Problem solving abilities
• Understand and follow safety requirements
• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris (5S)

Work environment

·         Noise level variance

·         Chemical environment

·         Chemical odor

Physical demands

·         Lifting up to 50 lbs

·         Carrying

·         Fast Paced

·         Standing for long periods

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 Preferred education and experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Completion of related apprenticeship program preferred.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.