Senior Machinist

**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities** * Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production. * Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and complex CNC program editing computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance. * Strong knowledge or reading code and editing programs * Ability to run and set up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s. * Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills. * Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts. * Understands flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers. * Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections. * Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T * Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation. * Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group. * Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process. * Maintain a clean and organized work environment. * Leads all cross training and new hire training activities. * Other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY**: Indirect through training new associates **Education and Experience Requirements** * Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production. * Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree * 5+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required * A recognized apprenticeship may be required. **Preferred Skills and Abilities** * Strong analytical, communication and computer skills. * Strong understanding of mathematics * Strong communicator and team player * Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail. **Working Conditions and Physical Demands** * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. * The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Travel Required**   None   Minimal   Estimated \_\_%