Toolroom Machinist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup and operate various types of machining equipment including manual milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders and CNC milling machines to hold tolerances tighter than .0005” on various types of features.
• Perform manual operations on production hardware per drawing and process routing requirements.
• Work collaboratively across departments to conceptualize, prototype and manufacture part and workholding jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve production manufacturing tasks for quality and throughput.
• Perform rework and repair activities on production hardware as needed to ensure part compliance.
• Perform inspection tasks using mechanical and optical measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, thread gaging, surface plates, height gaging, and comparator) as required to ensure quality conformance and customer compliance.
• Perform post-machining secondary operations (deburring, cleaning) as required.
• Perform minor maintenance activities related to toolroom equipment (clean equipment at end of shift, check and set tram and alignment as needed, etc…)
• Provide feedback and implement new equipment, tooling, and fixturing to help improve toolroom area capabilities.
• Ensure all 5s standards are being met and sustained for safety, organization, cleanliness and maintenance for toolroom area and equipment.
• Accurate data entry and completion of all administrative tasks related to production (clocking in and out of operations on the job traveler, recording the # of parts completed per shift, updating lean daily management boards, etc…)
• Train and support other employees in the completion of tasks and activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of prior experience working in a toolroom / manual machinist role preferred.
• Prior experience of CNC milling machine setup and operation is preferred
• Some college or technical certificate program completion preferred
• Prior experience reading and interpreting technical drawings per ASME Y14-5 technical specifications required
• Prior experience working in an AS9100 manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or training.
• Ability to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others across departments and shifts
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful attitude

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit.  The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Office, Plant, Warehouse or Remote locations: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee is exposed to noise and aluminum particles. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.  The employee is required to wear safety glasses and safety toe footwear when in the facility. .