Machinist 3A

Description

Summary: Machinists are required to use milling machines, grinders, lathes and other machine tools in order to produce precision metal parts. They review written blueprints and specifications, calculate where to bore or cut into the work piece, determine speed, and plan the sequence of cutting. These professionals also detect problems by listening for specific noises or excessive vibrations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to work to production schedule and due dates

Operating a variety of machines safely and efficiently

Ability to hold tight tolerances ( /- .002)

Basic blueprints reading

Understand and calculate feeds and speeds

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):

Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area.)

• Problem Solving

(Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear or established directions and procedures.)

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

Other

Basic

1. LEAN Principles

Skills-

1. Radial drill
2. Lay-Out
3. Mold layout
4. Basic Heat treat functions
5. Read tape measure within 1/16 of an inch
6. Broach, keyseater
7. Read and use gauges correctly & accurately
8. Clean and deburr or hand grind
9. Basic inspection department processes
10. Demonstrates safe crane usage including chain, sling, magnet use rigging for part movement, forklift operation (as needed)

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area
7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
8. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
9. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Vocational or technical training preferred
3. Industrial Math (Clark MATH 085 or equivalent)
4. Basic Machining Processes (Clark MACH 111 or equivalent)
5. Pass Self Inspection Certification Test (Reading Gauges)
6. 2-4 years experience
7. No written performance issues during the previous 6 months
8. 12 months at previous level preferred
9. Minimum of 3.4 on last performance review

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Standing, Hearing & Listening

Frequent (33%-66%)

Lifting & Carrying up to 10 LBS

Occasional (10%-33%)

Talking, walking, Bending, Stooping, Pushing & Pulling, Shoveling Lifting and Carrying up to 30 LBS

Seldom (1-10%)

Sitting, Kneeling, Squatting, crouching, Reaching Overhead, Lifting and Carrying 50 LBS or more

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Industrial exposure: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.

Qualifications

Salary : $21 - $34