Machinist I

We are seeking a skilled Machinist I to join our team at Warren CAT. As a Machinist I, you will be responsible for setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and more.
• We are a team-oriented company that values our employees and provides opportunities for growth and development.
• We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

The work environment for this position is typically a manufacturing facility with moderate noise levels. The employee will be required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move heavy objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; and extreme heat.

Required travel up to 10%.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.