MACHINING TECH - Bender - 1st Shift

Weiler; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiler in Knoxville, IA is seeking a Machining Technician (1st Shift) to set up and operate CNC equipment such as CNC presses, machining centers, and lathes. The role involves interpreting blueprints, adjusting machines for quality, and maintaining safety standards in a high-volume shop.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read simple instructions and write basic notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or six months related experience or training, or equivalent combo
• Ability to read and interpret simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Basic mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders, including dimensions, tolerances, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cuts
• Build tooling and workholding devices
• Set up machines per documented instructions and adjust settings for quality and efficiency
• Read measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures) to verify parts
• Load and unload raw materials and finished parts; operate or program CNC machines as needed
• Perform and document level 1 TPMs and maintain safe work practices
• Work in a loud environment with exposure to moving parts and fumes

Skills

Blueprint reading

Work orders

Math skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MACHINING TECH - Bender - 1st Shift# MACHINING TECH - Bender - 1st ShiftKnoxville, IA 50138## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay (1st)## Description**Job Title:** **Machining Technician****Department:** Machine Shop**Reports to:** Area Manager**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt**SUMMARY**Sets up and operates various machines, primarily computer numerically controlled (CNC). Equipment may include, but is not limited to, CNC Press Brakes, CNC Machining Center, CNC Rollers, CNC lathes, plate cut, manual lathes, and manual drills.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Reads and interprets blueprints and work orders for specification such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cuts, and cutting tools.* Builds tooling and work holding devices to complete tasks.* Performs setup processes per documented instructions and adjusts machine settings to provide the best quality part with the greatest efficiency.* Reads and understands measuring tools such as angle and degree square.* Utilizes measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measurers to verify product quality.* Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, at times with overhead hoist.* May operate CNC machines that have been previously programmed.* Performs and documents level 1 TPMs* Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.# **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**# This job has no supervisory responsibilities.**WORK ENVIRONMENT** 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 fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.## Qualifications# **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**# High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a minimum of six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION**None**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.**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.The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.