Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of factory CNC machining equipment (including mills, lathes, and grinders) to safely produce precision fluid-handling components.Process & Setup Development (Level A): Collaborate directly with engineering and quality technicians on new product preproduction, program prove-outs, and tool change procedures.Quality Control & Inventory: Use precision gages to monitor dimensions, log accurate inventory counts, and perform secondary operations like debarring during machine cycle times to minimize waste.Daily Maintenance: Perform operator-level preventative maintenance on machinery and actively report equipment issues or potential process enhancements to supervisors.Team Training & Mentorship: Actively participate in departmental productivity goals. Level A machinists will regularly provide hands-on training and assistance to Level C operators and Trainees.
1-4 years
Mechanical Aptitude: Exceptional natural talent for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and maintaining mechanical systems.Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work seamlessly in a team-oriented environment. Advanced candidates (Level A) should possess strong communication skills to train and mentor junior operators.Computer Literacy: Strong PC skills with the ability to comfortably navigate manufacturing ERP and operating software.Safety Consciousness: A proactive, "safety-first" commitment to identifying problem setups, following PPE protocols, and maintaining a clean work area.
Education & Training: High School Diploma or GED required for all roles. Trainee candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited 2-year Machine Tool Technology program. Level A candidates require a completed 2-year degree or equivalent CNC certificate.Experience: 0?1 years for Trainee; 1?4 years preferred for Level C; 4.5+ years of verified CNC milling/turning operation required for Level A.Technical Foundation: Ability to read and interpret layouts, routings, technical blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Quality & Measurement: Proficiency in collecting/inputting SPC data using precision measurement tools (comparators, CMM, Trimos, and gages).Physical Capability: Ability to sit for 1 hour, stand for 3 hours, and walk for 4 hours of an 8-hour shift. Frequent bending, stooping, and repetitive elbow movements. Ability to occasionally lift and load up to 45 lbs or greater.Compliance & Availability: Ability to pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen. Must be flexible to work the assigned shift hours and accept off-shift/weekend placement upon program graduation (for Trainees).
High School
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