Join a small successful machining company that has been in the Jamestown area for over 130 years.

We pay for experience but experience is not required. We will train you.

Job Focus

Responsible 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 parts

Specific 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

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

HSD or GED

Benefits :

Competitive benefits package including 401k, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.

Additional Shift Information

API offers a $1.25 shift premium on top of base wage. Base wage is determined by experience.

API's 2nd shift is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

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Last updated : 2024-03-28