Job Details
Job Location
Columbia East - Smithsburg, MD
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
Summary: Machinists are required to use milling machines, grinders, lathes and other machine tools in order to produce precision metal parts. They review written blueprints and specifications, calculate where to bore or cut into the work piece, determine speed, and plan the sequence of cutting. These professionals also detect problems by listening for specific noises or excessive vibrations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to work to production schedule and due dates
Operating a variety of machines safely and efficiently
Ability to hold tight tolerances ( /- .002)
Proficient at blueprint reading
Understand and calculate feeds and speeds
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):
Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area.)

• Problem Solving

(Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear or established directions and procedures.)
Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.)
Occasional (10%-33%)
None
None to Seldom (0%-10%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
Non-Essential Job Functions
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:
Knowledge -
Other
Basic

1. LEAN Principles

Skills -

1. Basic Manual Mill
2. Basic Manual Lathe
3. Basic CNC Mill
4. Basic CNC Lathe
5. Straddle Mill
6. Vertical Shaper

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
3. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
4. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
5. Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
6. Maintains a clean and safe work area
7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
8. Communicates well with peers, supervision, customers, vendors and other departments
9. Actively participates in Columbia Idea System, 6S, and other CI efforts

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Vocational or technical training preferred
3. 10 college credit hours of Machining or equivalent
4. Pass the Machinist Speeds and Feeds Test
5. Pass the Columbia Basic CNC or Manual Test
6. No written performance issues during the previous 6 months
7. Minimum of 3.2 on last performance review
8. 12 months at previous level preferred
9. 2-4 years 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) :
Constant (over 66%)
Standing, Hearing & Listening
Frequent (33%-66%)
Lifting & Carrying up to 10 LBS
Occasional (10%-33%)
Talking, walking, Bending, Stooping, Pushing & Pulling, Shoveling Lifting and Carrying up to 30 LBS
Seldom (1-10%)
Sitting, Kneeling, Squatting, crouching, Reaching Overhead, Lifting and Carrying 50 LBS or more
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Industrial exposure: Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):
Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.