Manual Machinist

PPS
We are looking for a manual machinist to join our team on a full-time permanent basis! We are an organization that manufactures heating components for industrial furnaces! We’d love to have you on our first shift team!
This position is to machine a variety of castings and bar stock utilizing engine lathe, turret lathe, Bridgeport mill, radial drill press, and various other machine tools and equipment, in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
• Operate various manual machine tools to machine parts from start to finish i.e., lathe, mill, press, etc.
• Utilize micrometer, calipers, and other inspection tools
• Perform first piece inspection subject to approval by quality department
• Interface with Engineering and quality to ensure product quality and specifications
• Recommend necessary tooling and consumable supplies for each production job as needed
• Actively pursue operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production, and initiate cost reduction opportunities
• Maintain clean and organized work space
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of machines on regular basis
• Utilize material handling equipment to transport material between work centers and areas within production area
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be able to read blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, written instructions and interpret data
• Experience in job shop environment with rapid changeovers and short cycle times a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and striving for perfection
Experience / Education:
• 3-5 years of manual machining experience on a variety of turning and milling machine equipment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with ISO/QS certification a plus
• Production / manufacturing experience a plus
• Above average math and organizational skills
• Must be able to speak and read English fluently
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