Machinist

Adient plc; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Clanton is seeking a Machinist/Tool Maker to join the tool room in Clanton, Alabama. The role involves reading blueprints, fabricating metallic and nonmetallic parts, and assembling components into complete units using conventional and CNC machines.

The position requires setup and operation of machines, interpretation of specifications, and verification of finished work with precision instruments. Applicants may work a 2nd shift and collaborate with engineers to resolve machining

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and spec sheets.
• Experience with CNC and conventional machining.
• Able to verify dimensions with precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machines to fabricate parts.
• Study blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts against specs with precision measuring tools.
• Install machined parts and test operation; troubleshoot as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine shop theory

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machines

Conventional machining

Measuring tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adient Clanton is looking for a Machinist/Tool Maker for our tool room. Applicants will need to have the ability to read blueprints to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.

Responsibilities and Duties

Setup and operates conventional, special-purpose, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machines shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machinability of materials and layout techniques.

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required.

Verifies performance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy

May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

May operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.

May confer with engineers, production, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Measure, mark and scribe dimensions or reference points on material or work pieces as guide for machining.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant, flow, and depth, angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media

Additional Requirements

Detailed knowledge of PC/Equipment interfaces

Detailed knowledge of mechanical interfaces

Must be willing to work 2nd shift

PRIMARY LOCATION

Clanton

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.