What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist I position at Fenner Precision Polymers?
Machinist
Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)
The Machinist is responsible for machining parts for Fenner and/or external customer as required.
Principal Accountabilities:
Machinist I
• Utilize all machine shop equipment included but not limited to mills, saws, lathes, grinders, and hang tools.
• Adapts positively to changes to the work environment. This may include the requirement to work overtime or off-shift to meet changing demands.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches for proper construction of machined parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of various welding and cutting procedures.
• Perform various metal removal operations using hand-held tools.
• Maintain and properly use all equipment in the machine shop.
• Ability to identify and order general shop items.
• Ability to sharpen drill bits, tool bits, etc.
• Accurately prepare all necessary documentation including timecards or inspection sheets, etc.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as tow motors, hand trucks, cranes, scissor carts, etc.
• Capable of using typical shop inspection equipment including optical comparator, calipers, gage blocks, micrometers, etc.
• Follow general safety rules including Lock Out / Tag Out, daily clean up, proper handling of chemicals & solvents, or safety inspections as required.
• Instruct other associates as required on safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Keep Supervisor informed of any equipment in need of repair or other general maintenance or safety items as required.
• Other duties as required.
• Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Machinist II
• Ability to successfully perform Machinist I duties.
• Capability of designing machined parts.
• Trouble shooting/fixing equipment problems.
• Fabricate machine parts using various welding and cutting procedures.
• Prepare quotes for new items based on expected material and labor content determined from sketch, sample or drawings as provided by the customer.
• Design or reverse-engineer parts as needed by hand, in AutoCad, or Solidworks. Typical design intent would be for proper conveyance of information for machining a required part.
• Ability to design and fabricate various types of dies (stamping, punching, forming), consistent with the Tool & Die trade.
• Capable of machine assembly as required for new equipment builds.
Machinist III
• Acting as department lead when required by doing order placements, priority adjustments, etc.
• Assist with new tool design using Solidworks
• Willingness and ability to train both level I & II Machinists.
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)
There are III levels of Machinists. Expectations are outlined above.
Education and/or Relative Experience:
.
Machinist I
• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years working in the machining trade.
Machinist II
• Ten or more years working in the machining trade.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
State approved Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die Maker Certificate
Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)
The Machinist is responsible for machining parts for Fenner and/or external customer as required.
Principal Accountabilities:
Machinist I
• Utilize all machine shop equipment included but not limited to mills, saws, lathes, grinders, and hang tools.
• Adapts positively to changes to the work environment. This may include the requirement to work overtime or off-shift to meet changing demands.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches for proper construction of machined parts and assemblies.
• Knowledge of various welding and cutting procedures.
• Perform various metal removal operations using hand-held tools.
• Maintain and properly use all equipment in the machine shop.
• Ability to identify and order general shop items.
• Ability to sharpen drill bits, tool bits, etc.
• Accurately prepare all necessary documentation including timecards or inspection sheets, etc.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as tow motors, hand trucks, cranes, scissor carts, etc.
• Capable of using typical shop inspection equipment including optical comparator, calipers, gage blocks, micrometers, etc.
• Follow general safety rules including Lock Out / Tag Out, daily clean up, proper handling of chemicals & solvents, or safety inspections as required.
• Instruct other associates as required on safe operation of all shop equipment.
• Keep Supervisor informed of any equipment in need of repair or other general maintenance or safety items as required.
• Other duties as required.
• Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Machinist II
• Ability to successfully perform Machinist I duties.
• Capability of designing machined parts.
• Trouble shooting/fixing equipment problems.
• Fabricate machine parts using various welding and cutting procedures.
• Prepare quotes for new items based on expected material and labor content determined from sketch, sample or drawings as provided by the customer.
• Design or reverse-engineer parts as needed by hand, in AutoCad, or Solidworks. Typical design intent would be for proper conveyance of information for machining a required part.
• Ability to design and fabricate various types of dies (stamping, punching, forming), consistent with the Tool & Die trade.
• Capable of machine assembly as required for new equipment builds.
Machinist III
• Acting as department lead when required by doing order placements, priority adjustments, etc.
• Assist with new tool design using Solidworks
• Willingness and ability to train both level I & II Machinists.
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:
• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)
There are III levels of Machinists. Expectations are outlined above.
Education and/or Relative Experience:
.
Machinist I
• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years working in the machining trade.
Machinist II
• Ten or more years working in the machining trade.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
State approved Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die Maker Certificate