Job Title: Machinist II
Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
Job Summary: Responsible for producing machined parts by setting up and operating a manual machine or a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
Essential Job Functions:
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces
- Maintains specifications by observing machine processes; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes and replacing worn tools
- Uses blueprints to determine proper part tolerance
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or a Health Safety and Environmental team member
- Participates in proactive teams to achieve departmental and company goals
- Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 4 years’ Machine operator experience preferred
- Vocational, technical or machine operator training preferred
- Proficient with basic machinist math skills
- Ability to operate machine with minimal assistance
- Working knowledge of precision measuring tools and print reading required
- Understanding of 6S concepts
- Must pass background check and drug screen.
Core Competencies:
- Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Demonstrates Self Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing environment – PPE required in specific areas
- Exposure to seasonal cold and heat
- Frequent exposure to oscillating movement of extremities or whole body, proximity to mechanical parts, moving vehicles and electrical currents
- Consistent skin exposure to oils, greases, adhesives, paints, and other chemicals
- Continuous exposure to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system
- Elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection
Physical Requirements:
- Repetitive use of hands
- Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs.
Safety Sensitive Position:
- Yes
- This position performs tasks or duties that could affect the health or safety of Kimray employees or other individuals and has been designated as Safety Sensitive.
