Tooling Machinist

Position Summary: Aluma Form Inc. is seeking a Tooling Machinist I. The Tooling Machinist I is responsible for operating a wide variety of machine tools, setup grinders, lathes, mills and other equipment as required. Support new tooling for new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. 

Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines. 
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production. 
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping. 
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task. 
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment. 
• Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary. 
• Maintains inventory of completed products. 
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects. 
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs. 
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills 
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety 
• Solid written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficient in math 
• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks 
• Working knowledge of safety protocols 
• High school degree or equivalent 
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly 
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred