Machine Shop Tech

Tri-City-Extrusion-Inc; Cedar Valley (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri City Extrusion Inc. seeks a skilled Machine Shop Technician to fabricate precision parts using blueprints, CAD data, and CNC equipment.

The role requires setup expertise, tool and fixture preparation, and strict adherence to tolerances and quality standards. Candidates should have 1 year of hands-on machining or 3 years of relevant technical experience, PQV Level I certification or ability to obtain it, and the physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on machining experience or 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• PQV Level I certification or must be able to be trained.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machine tools including precision equipment, presses and CNC machines.
• Perform setup functions: tool grinding, tool setup, fixture setup, machine set point and document prep.
• Fabricate, machine and finish parts to required tolerances and company standards.
• Inspect work to ensure drawing and process conformity; supervise others when required.
• Read blueprints and CAD/engineering drawings to guide manufacturing.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

Technical training or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Bob cam

NC/CNC machines

Job description

The Machine Shop Technician uses blueprints, sketches, computer aided design (CAD) and manufacturing files to fabricate and machine precision parts. Set up of different types of equipment that are controlled by computers is required in order to accomplish goals with accuracy while also maintaining high levels of production rates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of simple and complex machine tools including precision equipment, presses and CNC machines
• Perform all setup functions including tool grinding, tool setup, fixture setup, machine set point and general part and document preparation.
• Perform fabrication, machining and finishing steps required to make complete parts.
• Inspect all work and that of prior and succeeding operators to insure drawing and process conformity
• Sets up and operates completely and independently on all simple and complex machines
• Operates all simple and complex machines after basic set up has been made by others, or where set up is simple
• Performs simple repetitive machining operations on mills, lathes, presses and other related tasks in order to produce an item or part
• Perform all work to specific tolerances and Company standards
• Works from blueprints, sketches, printed or verbal information or instructions
• Required to run and edit NC programs for adjustments to feed, speed off sets, etc
• Perform common tasks associated with making parts, getting material, tools and supplies; transporting, drilling, taping, inserting, hand forming any material used in the performance of their duties
• Assist in panel assembly, edge fill or honey comb assembly in a work cell environment
• Clean-up of work areas, tools, and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Be able to use CAD, Mastercam, Fusion 360 or Bob cam
• Train others

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals..

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.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of hands‑on experience performing diversified machining work, or three (3) years of relevant technical experience.

Requires Product Quality Verification (PQV) Level I certification or must be able to be trained

Must be able to lift, pull, push, and or carry up to 75lbs

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosin English.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Requires a working knowledge of shop mathematics. Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, handbooks, charts, and tables.Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Responsible for understanding, comprehending and implementing company procedures.

Other Skills and Abilities

Works with and uses all tools, materials, fixtures, precision instruments, machines, including NC/CNC machines, and equipment assigned within the work area necessary to perform duties.

Accurately read a tape measure while measuring product. Must maintain a great deal of accuracy involving identifying damaged product prior to shipment to customer.

Other Qualifications

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must have the ability to perform the majority of the work while standing 100% of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Must be able to perform work while in restricted/confined areas.

The foregoing job description is not to be construed as complete list of the assignments that may be given to any employee. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned, as required, which are not specifically listed in the job description. Employees may be cross-trained in other areas.

Tri City Extrusion Inc. reserves the right to revise or change this job description as the need arises. The forgoing job description does not constitute a written, or implied, contract of employment