Machinist (PdC, WI)
Astec Industries
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
- Inspect finished workpiece(s) to blueprints, quality standards, exact tolerances, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to process steel (some pieces weighing as much as 300 lbs.)
- Consults with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.
- Operates alternately more than one type of machine tool such as grinders, drill presses, lathes, etc. on machining operations of moderate complexity.
- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
- Performs correct machine adjustments and obtains correct materials.
- Set up and lay out to print specifications.
- Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
- Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
- Adjust stops and replace dull tools.
- Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
- Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
- Completes related paperwork necessary to maintain accurate manufacturing records.
- Maintains and uses all appropriate PPE
- Uses material handling equipment when required
- Actively participate in accident prevention and adhere to all safety requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and formal technical training credits in recognized college level- program.
- 0-2 years with heavy equipment production line CNC/Manual machining.
- Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team.
- Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
- Safe material handling skills in working with steel.
- Capacity to learn quickly, parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent.
- Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success