Machinist

Summary of Job: Proficiently programs, edits, and performs complex set-ups on computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible to write, create, and test CNC programs. Ensure the produced CNC programs are optimized. Performs adjustments to adhere to established specifications or revisions. Monitor machining times and optimize it from time to time by recommending new machining techniques and methods to refine existing programs to programmers. Maintain the jigs and fixture. Demonstrate a full commitment to work closely with machinists, programmers, and machine shop supervisors. Keep machinery and work area in a clean, safe, maintained, and organized. Keep waste low, minimize scrap, use labor efficiently, and account for all parts on jobs. Improve on product through-put via additional operations such as multiple machine operation, deburring, cleaning, etc. whenever possible. Assist in other areas in order to meet the production needs of Essex and its customers. Comply with all PPE and machine guarding as necessary with each job. Requirements Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 5-7 years of machine shop experience and 2-year trade school completion; or equivalent demonstrated proficiency. Work Schedule: Essex Industries will be moving to a summer work schedule effective June 3, 2024- August 30, 2024. Work hours will be Monday- Thursday, 10 hours per day with Friday off or reserved for any overtime if required. Normal Work hours will be 6AM-4:30PM CST - Monday to Thursday, Friday- Off.