
Machinist
- Ooltewah, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Charged with the responsibility of defining obstacles and aid in creating solutions concerning safety, identifying safety hazards, and suggesting corrective actions.
- Set-up and operate Toolroom equipment (i.e., lathe, mill, broach, grinders etc.) and machine parts to job specifications
- Review job orders, bring in the required material into the shop from the warehouse
- Operate multi-head CNC controlled machines.
- Fabricate part(s) to blueprint specification using appropriate machine(s) and process, such as; Strippit, Whitney, Cincinnati Press Brake, Koike Torch.
- Ability to operate general fabrication equipment (i.e. Mubea, Carlton Radial Arm Drill, Roller, etc.
- Operate over head crane in a safe manner in accordance with company safety protocols.
- Organize paperwork to ensure jobs are completed as per company standards.
- Work with the CNC Programmer to maximize plate usage for the highest efficiency.
- Perform scheduled (daily, weekly and monthly) preventative maintenance in the workstation/ work area.
- Operate forklift to bring the completed job orders to other departments when required.
- Liaise with fabrication, assembly, other material handlers, and machine shop as well as planning and engineering departments.
- Log in and scan job orders into a computer system when required.
- Assist the with 5S organization & cleaning initiatives: lean manufacturing, productivity improvements, and maintaining key metrics in the overall performance.
- Adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices and report any potential hazards to supervisor.
- Attend meetings and training as required.
- Any other duties assigned that fall within the employee's capabilities.
You're a curious problem solver who can bring big ideas to life. You're creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You're agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we always deliver top-notch customer experiences. You also have:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 2+ years' in Heavy Equipment/ Manufacturing environment preferred, but not required
- Experience with CNC machines preferred
- Experienced in driving forklift and overhead crane required.
- Training will be provided if needed.
- Basic computer skills required, and good organizational, prioritizing & problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, and self-directed with ability to take initiative.
- Excellent critical thinking, communication, problem solving skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with ad-hoc issues when required.
- Attention to detail required.