What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D MACHINIST position at Fluid Equipment Development Co?
Since 1997, FEDCO has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-pressure pumps and energy recovery devices for fresh, brackish, and sea water reverse osmosis systems. The efficiency and reliability of our pumps and energy recovery turbochargers has been demonstrated in over 5,000 installations, from the smallest facilities and containerized installations to some of the world's largest desalination plants.
Come work for FEDCO at our state-of-the-art air-conditioned facility!
For information about FEDCO, please visit www.fedco-usa.com.
WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL BENEFIT PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES:
- MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION THAT BEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
- 401K PLAN WITH 6% COMPANY MATCH
- SHORT TERM/LONG DISABILITY INSURANCE
- PROFIT SHARING
- FLEXIBLE
- ONSITE FITNESS FACILITY
- FAMILY FOCUSED
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support for R & D Supervisor.
- Run Mill, Lathe, Band saw, etc.
- Assist in assembly and testing of projects.
- Support Assembly, Testing and Crating as needed.
- Other duties assigned as necessary.
Competencies:
- Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Technical skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Interpersonal – Maintains confidentiality.
- Oral communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
- Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Organizational support – Follows policies and procedures.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability – Responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications:
- College, technical school or equivalent experience.
- Experience in SolidWorks is required.
- Experience in G-Code programming of mills and lathes is required.
- Must be capable of doing setups and processes in a timely manner.
- Ideally three to five-plus years of proven R&D or manufacturing/fabrication experience.
- Must be capable of interacting with various personnel across different teams.
- Experience with modeling design software and MS Office applications.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Climb stairs
- Sit for long periods of time
- Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
- Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
FEDCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.