Machinist

Lehigh Valley Plastics, a state of the art plastics fabrication company, is currently seeking 1st and 2nd Shift Machinists to sets up and operate CNC Machines to order specifications. Our 1st shift works Monday – Friday from 6am-2pm; 2nd Shift works Monday-Thursday from 2pm-12am.

Responsibilities:

• Reads and understands setup sheet, specifications and drawings to determine setup procedures, machining sequence and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Attaches fixtures to machine and position and secures work piece in fixture according to setup instructions.
• Selects and installs proper cutting tools.
• Loads programs in machine control unit or enters commands to retrieve machine instructions from database.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in instructions.
• Measures and inspects first work piece for conformance to specifications and quality standards. Continues to monitor quality using AQL procedures and methods.
• Maintains accurate counts and follows bar code and paperwork flow procedures.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed, and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when needed.

Knowledge of machine operation, blueprint reading, quality inspection processes and safety standards preferred.

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person