Machine Operator I

About us 

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World. 

Comprising of three specialist divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering, each is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage. 

Norgren is part of global engineering organization IMI plc, positioned within the Precision Engineering Division.

Summary 

The Machine Operator operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Operate most machines in the machine shop. 
2. Select positions and secures tools in tool holders (Chuck, Collet or turret).  
3. Ensure quality and dimensional tolerances by replacing worn or broken tools and changing chucks, collet pads, holding fixtures and tool holders as required.
4. Assist Machinist during set up of machine.
5. Ensure highest quality is maintained on all parts being produced through proper use of measuring devices, visual and mechanical inspection, and SPC techniques.
6. Maintain all equipment used in good working condition by oiling, greasing and periodically freeing equipment of chips. 
7. Maintain simple records, data sheets, and work orders and to avoid time consuming and costly errors.  
8. Operate equipment in such a manner that raw materials are used to their best advantage and tools are protected against breakage.
9. Stack, mark and transport finished work pieces to next operation.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

Education and Experience 

1. High School Degree or equivalent required and minimum of 1 year experience working in a machine shop. 
2. Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
3. Must be familiar with various measuring instruments used for checking the quality of work performed and be able to work from shop drawings. 

Skills and Competencies

Computers and Technology

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Certificates and Licenses 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

 Work Environment and Physical Demands 

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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.

• Regularly sit, stand and walk for up to 10 hours with intermittent breaks.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Control Precision -The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
• This position requires repeated movement
• Vision – 20/20 (or corrected) Near Vision — the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Hearing at 100% (or corrected)
• Pulling/Pushing up to 100 pounds with assistance

What IMI can offer you:

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

 Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

 Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

 Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:  

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

 IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.