Qualifications Job DesignationUnder limited supervision, the Production Machinist performs semi-repetitive specialized machine operations. Provides technical assistance to production associates, while following safety policy and procedures.
Job Core Responsibilities- Assists in setting up complex production equipment and conducts tests, analyses and calibrates assemblies in accordance with company policy and safety procedures
- Installs, maintains, repairs, rebuilds and operates a variety of machining tools including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, etc.
- Diagnoses problems, disassembles, determines extent of repair necessary or feasible, repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles
- Makes ordinary replacements of new parts and/or complete new assemblies and selects materials, plans and performs machining operations on new or replacement parts
- Works to specifications, from both oral and written instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals with little supervision
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Job SpecificationsEducation: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations is preferred.
Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field
Years Experience: 1 - 2 years of relevant experience preferred willing to train
Skills:
- Experience in semi-repetitive specialized machine operations
- Strong experience in machining tools
- Ability to use hand tools and machinery
- Able to follow instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals
- Capable of problem-solving: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
- Effective oral and written communication