Machinist

ob Title: Machinist

Responsibilities:

• Learn from your surroundings and apply efficient machining practices to reduce project time.
• Create accurate, high-quality mold components using Partner CNC machines when available.
• Maintain machine accuracy and good working condition.
• Regularly check work for accuracy during and after machining.
• Keep detailed notes on new machining and mold-building techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow ISO Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions, and related quality management system documentation.

Reports to: Shift Foreman
Supervisors Supervisor: Plant Superintendent

Qualifications/Experience:

• Strong background in Mathematics, mechanical aptitude, and print visualization skills.
• Proficient in Computer and English.
• Good work ethic, goal-oriented, clean, and organized.

Job Elements:

• Manual dexterity, lifting, pushing, and pulling of 50 pounds, standing for extended periods.

Secondary Responsibilities:

ISO Compliance:

• Ensure you have line-up sheets from your Leadman.
• Complete inspection reports on all work.
• Follow conforming and non-conforming material work instructions.
• Use the latest revision of all documents.

Work Ethic:

• Apply your best effort to support yourself, co-workers, and the company.
• Perform tasks safely without endangering yourself or others.

Productivity:

• Set and strive to achieve daily goals.
• Prepare workpieces, review engineering prints, and determine setup for each project.
• Optimize run time using speeds and feeds charts.
• Coordinate with the Foreman for complex programming and special tooling needs.
• Plan with the Leadman to accomplish project goals.
• Assist co-workers and find solutions to job challenges.

Machining Procedures:

• Prioritize daily tasks and focus on main objectives.
• Inspect workpieces for warp after roughing and before finishing.
• Ensure proper grind stock and fit of cavity and slide pockets.
• Inspect, deburr, and complete all machined items.

Quality Control:

• Collaborate with the opposite shift apprentice to align goals and priorities.
• Monitor the quantity and quality of your work.
• Use mold and cavity process sheets to track completeness.
• Verify the accuracy of the first machined item before continuing.

Inventory:

• Requisition new cutters when needed, with approval from the Foreman or Shift Supervisor.

Documentation:

• Use the latest revision of all documents.
• Keep notes legible, organized, and dated with the shop order.

Prints:

• Mark changes on primary prints and return all customer prints clean and organized to the foremans office.

Cleanliness:

• Keep machines and floors clean and organized.
• Clean up coolant spills immediately.
• Empty chip bins regularly.
• Use vacuums for carbon and avoid using air to clean carbon.