What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Invio Automation?
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With nine locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.
Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
DESCRIPTION
Proto Trak machinist, must be able to set up, program and operate Proto Trak three axis bed and knee mills using the Proto Trak SMX conversational controller to produce precision parts. They may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, and may need to operate other various machine tools, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, material properties, layout, and machining procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and have an advanced level of blueprint interpretation skills
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as Bridgeport’s, lathes, milling machines or grinders.
- Programming of three axis Proto Trak with conversational SMX control
- Examine, and perform in process and first piece inspection to completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using micrometers, indicators, calipers, scales, height gages and any other appropriate measuring devices
- Set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools such as saws drill presses, utilize hand tools and other specialized tools in order to perform machining and de-burring operations.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, sketches and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Additional duties as requested by management.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs
- Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
- Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 50 pounds will require lift assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
EDUCATION
High School diploma or Associates degree from an accredited community college or vocational school. Job related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education. People with experience on Accu-Rite and other similar conversational programing systems are encouraged to apply
INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES
- We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
- We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
- We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
- Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
- We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
- We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.