Student Machinist

The Student Machinist provides high school seniors and adult education trade students the opportunity to gain hands-on machining processes experience in a manufacturing environment. Under close supervision, the student will support machining operations by performing foundational tasks on manual mills, lathes, and grinders, while also learning basic CNC functions such as loading and saving programs and basic operation. This role develops core machining skills under close supervision, contributing to part production, shop organization, and safe work practices.

SUMMARY: The Student Machinist is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with machining processes across manual mills, lathes, grinders, and basic CNC operations. Duties include performing manual milling and turning tasks, precision drilling and boring, wheel dressing, flat surface grinding, and other shop-floor operations. The student machinist also learns to load and save CNC programs through the DNC system and gains experience in precision locating, thread cutting, and part inspection. Working under full supervision, the Student develops a working knowledge of machining principles, measurement tools, setup practices, and safety protocols, laying the foundation for progression into more advanced machinist roles.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.  Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Perform basic grinding tasks including wheel dressing, operating a flat surface grinder, and side grinding widths.

·        Perform manual milling tasks such as side milling, face milling, drilling, precision hole locating, and boring head operations.

·        Perform manual lathe tasks including OD turning, center drilling, ID boring, thread cutting, and the use of both 3-jaw and 4-jaw chucks.

·        Use precision measuring tools to inspect parts for accuracy.

·        Operate CNC machinery under direct supervision.

·        Load and save CNC programs from/to the DNC system under supervision.

·        Change inserts and make basic adjustments to support machining operations.

·        Follow all shop safety protocols and procedures while working under close supervision.

·        Complete accurate ERP transactions for material usage, production reporting, and time tracking to support inventory accuracy and cost control.

·        Meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards that support departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring efficient and accurate job performance.

·        Consistently apply safe work practices in accordance with company policies to promote a zero lost time environment and maintain a safe workplace.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

Applicants must be current high school seniors or adult education students enrolled in an accredited vocational trade school or equivalent hands-on experience.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter repetitive movement tasks, requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling grating material of various sizes and weights for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee, or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment. The role also requires the ability to take stairs, work around constantly moving machinery, and exposure to weather elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be regularly working on the production floor, requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold is regular, as is exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.