Machine Shop Operator

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a skilled shop technician to operate manual and semi-automatic machines for deburring, cleaning, preserving and packaging machined components. You will assemble simple subassemblies and assist with general shop upkeep in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reading orders, following process sheets, and maintaining quality while meeting lead times. Physical work includes lifting and operating various shop equipment within a safety-conscious team

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires at least 5 years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate simple machines.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand factory orders and shop schedules.
• Disassemble and assemble pins and rollers as required by work orders.
• Setup, operate, and maintain deburring equipment, engraver, washing machine, and rust prevention equipment.
• Verify dimensions using measurement tools like tape measures and calipers.
• Document actions by completing setup sheets and logs.
• Follow SOPs and process maps to achieve production targets with quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate simple machines

Reading factory orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Go/no go gauges

Job description

Brief Description

The base hourly range for this role is $18.03- $22.54. Final salary will be based on experience.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Birthday Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose And Scope Of Job

• Setup & Operate manual & semiautomatic machines for deburring, cleaning/washing, preserving, and packaging machined components.
• Assembling simple part subassemblies required by machine shop and assembly centers.
• Help machine cells with general upkeep.

Essential Functions (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Read & understand factory orders and shop schedules.
• Disassemble and Assemble pins & rollers in Ring Gear Housing Assemblies, as required by work orders.
• Setup, operate, and maintain deburring equipment, engraver, washing machine, and rust prevention equipment.
• Verify dimensions of work piece using simple measurement devices such as tape measure, go/no go gauges, and calipers.
• Document actions by completing setup sheets and production & quality logs.
• Follow Process Sheets, Process Maps, Standard Operating Procedures and Poka-Yoke systems implemented by Manufacturing Engineering and Shop management to generate predetermined production volumes, while ensuring best quality and lead times.
• Run & maintain simple equipment such as bandsaws and small presses. Cut material – barstock & tubestock - for CNC machining areas.
• Load/Unload parts on simple machine processes (setups to be performed by skilled machinist) under close supervision by CNC machinists.
• Move machine shop inventory into proper stocking locations. Maintain stock of machining blank inventory (RGH, Bevel Gears, Adaptors, etc) and raw material (barstock & tubestock) in the correct kanban quantities and locations, as directed by shop management.
• Operate overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and forklifts (sit-down and stand-up) to move & stage material.
• Manual lifting will be required as part of regular daily work.
• Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance tasks on assigned machinery.
• Keep all direct work areas clean and well organized. Actively practice a culture of 5S (Sort, Set and Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) in the machine shop.
• Empty trash, machined chips, scrap metal, scrap wood products, & items for recycling in accordance with company (environmental) policies and procedures. Maintain log for recording frequency and quantities of these.
• Operate shop facilities equipment such as floor scrubber, coolant recycling systems, and metal chip briquetters.
• Assist shop cells and maintenance with general shop cleanup (regular 5-S activities, any exceptional cleaning events, etc).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety & regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Be a resource to other company initiatives/projects with focus on Machine shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires at least 5 years of experience involving in a fast paced work environment with focus in Manufacturing or Assembly.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate simple machines.
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety-sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).