Join a small successful machining company that has been in the Jamestown area for over 130 years. We pay for experience. No experience required, we provide training.Job FocusResponsible for set-up, tool, retool, operation, inspection and provide statistical process control information for all products produced. Ensure total process/quality control during the production of all partsSpecific Duties
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process, ensure proper indexing and fit with correct spindle and feed gears for the job you are producing
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
- Machine parts to specifications
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machine operations
- Measure, examine, or test completed parts to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers
- Set controls to regulate machine
- Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
General Duties
- Follow all processes and procedures. Request a process change via the Process Improvement Change Request Procedure
- Remain alert and aware to any health and safety hazards or health and safety violations and report any concerns to management. Comply with regulatory requirements of OSHA, DEC, EPA etc
- Strive to develop new ideas and techniques to improve process and/or quality
Preferred Experience.
- API is committed to training out employees to be a successful machinist, however these are the preferred experiences.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of parts
- Ability to read and understand basic material written in the English language
- Understanding of basic mathematical concepts and problem solving using logic
- Solid mechanical ability
- Prefer experience in a manufacturing environment
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact position, grasp, and manipulate very small parts and hold machinery and parts in a steady pattern
- Ability to push, pull, lift and move materials weighing zero to 75 pounds
- Ability to visually use ll tools, gages and material associated with the operation of machines
- Regularly required to stand, bend, sit and move to operate machines and move around facility
Work Styles
- Attention to detail - position requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
- Independence - position requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done
- Initiative - position requires willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Adaptability/Flexibility - position requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
- Achievement/effort - position requires establishing and maintain personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
Education
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including 401k, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off. Shift premium