Machinist

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Position: Machinist

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary: Machinist operate and maintain lathe and milling machines (for MINDA this is a manual process). Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production. Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping. Specific machining required per each individual project.

Essential Duties (however, not limited to):

• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Utilize tooling as needed to meet drawing requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks with quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Adhere to shop working hours, starting promptly at shift beginnings.
• Work efficiently in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team on a variety of manufacturing tasks.
• Consistently follow supervisor directives in all regular duties and other assigned tasks.
• Adhere to all company policy and procedures, including safety protocol.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed and completes tasks with minimal supervision.

Required Skills:

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills.
• Proficient with general metal working tools – Manual lathes, milling machine, grinders, sanders, saws, drill press, etc…
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and safety.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in math.
• Basic computer skills.
• Complete a standardized internal machinist test.

Working Conditions: Work in a manufacturing plant environment and in the field in a variety of residential and commercial environments, often with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday ~ Friday. Work hours may vary depending on business needs.

Physical Demands: Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazard or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated. Job includes tasks that require walking, standing, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces and occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs.