Machinist

SUMMARY
Performs various machining processes on a variety of machine tools. The machinist is responsible for the quality of their work and is experienced at inspection and familiar with other quality assurance techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending on level, may perform some or all of the following:

• Gathers all documentation needed to perform the job. Verifies that the revision levels are current and match.
• Operates mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Pulls and prepares raw material to be ready for next job. Cleans and deburrs the material as needed to remove sharp edges and allow for placement in vises or fixtures.
• Operates drill presses, honing machines, hydraulic presses, etc. to perform secondary operations.
• Performs mechanical inspection to verify parts meet engineering specifications.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on various machine shop tools.
• Performs light assembly as needed.
• Assists all cell team members as needed to ensure that team goals are met.
• Performs all CNC machine tool setups with assistance from CNC Journey Level Machinists.
• Performs minor editing of the CNC program and communicates changes to programmer.
• Initiates process improvements including fixture design, tooling upgrades and works with other support team members to follow through on implementation.
• Operates other manual machine tools as necessary.
• Performs any secondary operations as necessary to complete the process in its entirety.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Performs all routine machine tool setups.
• Will operate a variety of machine tools including lathes, milling machines, grinders, hones, etc.
• Performs all quality and measurement functions as related to the machining of components.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Performs any secondary operations as necessary to complete the process in its entirety.
• Assists all cell team members as needed to ensure that team goals are met.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Those with less experience/education may be considered.

TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please click here:  Application for Machinist

At Climax, we believe our objectives can best be achieved by utilizing all of the human resources available to us, without discrimination based on characteristics unrelated to performance.  We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.