Job Summary:

Participates in the programming and machining of tooling to support the company objectives and strategies and meet or exceed internal and regulatory Quality Standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

CNC Programming – Responsible to program new components that can be used to machine components to support Manufacturing and Quality. Components should be made so all equipment/molds they are used in meet internal and regulatory Quality Standards and promotes a high level of manufacturing efficiency. Duties may include:

• With some supervision can program machine instructions in symbolic language to regulate movement of machine along cutting path for Mills and Lathes.
• With some supervision can setup own tooling in CNC Program for Mills and Lathes.
• Can read blueprints and understands 3D programming from Engineering Files.
• Compares computer printout with original program sheet to assure accuracy of machine instructions.
• Revises program to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
• Observes operation of machine on trial run to prove programmed instructions.

Machinist – Responsible for collaborating with Machine Shop Manager and Engineering staff to provide machined components to support Manufacturing and Quality. Duties may include:

• Safely maintain production equipment and meet the department’s scheduled preventive maintenance obligations while assisting with machining projects.
• Completes training on setting up and operating manual lathes, band saws, milling machines, bend sanders, drill press, and to construct and or repair metal and / or plastic components.
• Can work on high tolerance ( /-.001) projects with little supervision.
• Disassembling, assembling, inspections, and cleaning of components that are being manufactured within high tolerance.
• Proper operation of overhead crane and ability to operate a forklift is required.
• Build and/or repair components as required for Auxiliary and Molding machines. Ex. EOAT, stretch rods, ejector bars, etc.
• Build and/or repair quality gauges and equipment components as required.
• Build and/or repair components as required for Decoration and Assembly equipment. Ex. spinweld dials, offset print mandrels, handle weld mandrels, etc.
• Provides components free of defects and safety concerns, sharp edges, sharp points, blemishes, etc.

General Conduct

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Decoration and Assembly Team Leaders, Decoration Team Leaders, Production Assistants to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to continual Improvement to raise personal performance to meet and exceeds the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the company’s Attendance Policy.
• Supports and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve safety, quality and procedural operations that will benefit the company.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of machining experience.
• Strong desire to learn technical manufacturing skills.
• Operation of manual mills, grinders, lathes, and mill power within a tolerance of /- .001”.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative workplace and like to contribute ideas to improve operations.
• Be able to work under time pressure and prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Be able to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude daily and under deadlines.
• Must possess above average language and math skills, basic machining knowledge and skills; and reasoning abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read blueprints (mold repair and fabrication).

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged sitting, standing and moderate walking.