Machinist (Mill/Lathe Operator)

Who We Are:

At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Who You Are:

As a Machinist in our fabrication department, you will work alongside your peers to produce machined parts by setting up and operating computer numerical control (CNC) mills and lathes; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

A Day in the Life:

• Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, and machining parameters.
• Sets-up mills and lathes by installing collets and chucks, tools, attachments, bushings, stops, and probes; indicating vises.
• Verifies programs by measuring dimensions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to company standards. Uses standard measuring devices (calipers, micrometers) to take responsibility for quality and accuracy of work.
• Achieves specifications by drilling, tapping, grooving, and cutting; including turning, facing, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming at controls; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by performing basic upkeep tasks and requesting repairs as needed.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts and team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Experience with Haas CNC machines and Haas Wireless Intuitive Probing System (WIPS) is a plus.
• Programming experience and familiarity with basic G & M code is a plus.

What Will Set You Up for Success:

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Additional knowledge and/or training/certification in Lean Manufacturing and 5S is a plus!
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding solutions.
• You can understand the reason behind a process, but you're also enthusiastic about spotting room for improvement.
• You pay attention to the details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• You’ve got fine motor skills and the ability to work with small parts.
• You can manage your time and prioritize to meet production deadlines.
• You’re a flexible team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• You have technical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
• You have basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, and Microsoft Office).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Half or Full Face Mask
• Safety Glasses
• Ear plugs
• Latex Gloves
• Steel Toe Boots (company provided voucher each year)

Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co.

• Our production team runs on first shift only. The production schedule runs Monday - Thursday (four 10-hour days); therefore most weekends are 3-day weekends!
• Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave for new moms and dads
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• A company-wide health & wellness initiative
• An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
• Robust training program with room for growth and merit based advancement