2-1rst shift openings 6:00a-4:30p

1-night shift opening 4:30p-2:00a

Primary Purpose of the Position

The machinist will be responsible for operating machining tools to produce precision metal parts that meet precise specifications, by setting up and operating of a wide variety of machine tool equipment. They will read blueprints to understand customer specifications and using a variety of tools to help the machinist set-up, operate, or repair the machine.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and layout techniques.
• Technically proficient in the machining trade.
• Is self-motivated and proactive in addressing needs and issues.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and follows verbal instructions. Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing material and supplies.
• Understands upcoming work and requirements for the work, communicates needs before they impede production.
• Maintains dimensional logs for all the work and jobs that go across their machines.
• Understands the applicable sections of the SMC QC manual.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Knows safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Reports the malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Performs other work as instructed by supervision

Role / Department / Location Specific Requirements

Reports to the

Position is based at Plant 1 in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Prior experience in heavy construction machining

· Self-starter with good customer service skills and a pleasant demeanor, with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with management and co-workers

· Must be able to lift and carry tools and material weighing up to 50 pounds

· Must possess openness to learning new skills and collaborating with other team members to create solutions

· Operate various types of machinery used in the trade such as milling machine,

Education requirements or equivalent experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED or equivalent
• One year of technical school or five years of machining experience.
• Completion of four-year apprentice program in a Machining
• Able to read, write basic math (fractions, decimals, and trigonometry).
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gages, etc.
• Read and interpret complicated drawings.
• Able to operate overhead and jib cranes.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to solve complex technical problems with limited direction.

Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require other duties as assigned. Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

Job description does not guarantee employment.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, AL 35234 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, AL 35234: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person