Machinist

All-Around Machinist is responsible for machining new tools and rework and maintaining of existing, tools (molds, dies, fixtures, etc) for production of molded rubber products.

• Responsible for keeping up with assigned safety training, reporting any unsafe conditions, as well as performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Perform machining of new and rework of existing molds, dies and fixtures, and required maintenance parts, including occasional welding and torch use.

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirement.

• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

• Ability to safely program CNC Mills and lathes using Edgecam or other CAD programming Software from scratch and without assistance.

• Ability to operate CNC Mills and lathes, as well as operate manual mills, lathes and surface grinders. Produce quality work and inspect work before passing to production.

• Develops specifications from general description and assists in providing sketches/drawings when necessary to communicate changes with design personnel, confer with production personnel, other programmers, or others to resolve machining, assembly or production problems.

• Safely transport molds and raw materials to and from the manufacturing plant and storage locations.

• Adhere to all State, Federal and Company work rules. Works injury free, achieves an injury free working environment and maintains the highest Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

• Trains other employees and imparts personal knowledge of parts, procedures, machines etc., and participate in improvement activities when requested by supervision or management to ensure a highly competent workforce.

• Maintains tools, tool inventory, and machine shop machines, to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience machining tools, molds, dies and fixtures for the rubber manufacturing process or equivalent experience.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Proficient in using hand measuring tools (e.g. micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth gauges).

• Proficient with programming CNC mill and lathes

• Proficient with operating CNC mills and CNC lathes is necessary.

• Maintain Forklift and Crane certifications.

• Must be able to pass Machinist test with 85% accuracy (if administered).

• Ability to take and follow written and oral instructions.