Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist for Tool Shop Bench Work (Mold Repair) Needed- Atlanta, GA (30336)

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

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As CKS Packaging continues to grow, we are looking to add another Manual Machinist to our team for our Tool Shop.

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick days and bonus after eligibility period met
• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions- eligible 1st of month after start date
• Christmas Bonus
• Small, good team to work with in this Tool Shop
• Climate-controlled, clean shop at local manufacturing company's headquarters (working on our own company's molds)
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of 30 days of service

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings, as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of completed products.
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in math
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Education/Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of safety protocols
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What pay rate (range) are you seeking?

Experience:

• Manual Machinist: 2 years (Preferred)
• Welding/Fabricating: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person