Machinist II

Position Summary:

Coperion K-Tron is looking for a Machinist IIand the position will be located in Salina, KS. The Machinist II will be responsible for following procedures and operating sequences. Set up, adjust, and operate the machine, utilize cutting tools to machine pieces according to requirements on drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions. Check the work with precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and quality.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and operate engine lathes, Bridgeport-style mills, drill presses, and assorted hand and power tools.

• Set up and operate CNC lathe and mill equipment.

• Modify and edit part programs as needed.

• Working from drawings, specifications, and verbal instructions, follow set-up procedures and operating sequences.

• Select tooling, attachments, spindle speeds, tool feed rates, workpiece securing methods, supports, etc.

• Position, align, and secure the workpiece on the bed of the machine.

• Clamp and support work securely using care to avoid distortion that may affect the finished dimension.

• Secure workpieces between centers or on face plates of turning machines or secure workpieces with proper fixturing for milling operations.

• Assemble tooling in holders, calibrate tool heads to orient tools and workpieces to reference points for operations using care to select proper settings to assure travel clearances and avoid tool deflection affecting dimensions and finishes.

• Adjust the machine during operation for rate and amount of cut to obtain the required finish and dimensional specifications.

• May grind or prescribe grind for special and standard tooling to compensate for material variations and cutting conditions.

• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to read blueprints.

• Must have mechanical ability to use machining equipment and measuring instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of vocational school preferred.

• Five years of continuous machine shop employment involving conventional and CNC machines.

• Specific knowledge of machining technology, mechanical principles, advanced shop mathematics, layout and precision measuring procedures, operating methods, tooling types and applications, and machining characteristics of materials normally acquired in 2-3 years of experience.

Team:

This role will be a part of the machinist team and will work with 5 additional team members. This position will report to the Production Manager

Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.Coperion is a Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".