Machinist

Trivium Packaging; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts. You will read engineering drawings, fabricate and repair components, and maintain tooling inventories while ensuring quality and safety.

We value teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, with flexibility for shifts, overtime, and adherence to 5S and HACCP-like routines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a shop machinist in a manufacturing environment / tool & die maker.
• Close tolerance precision grinding experience
• Apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify mechanical instruments.
• Read engineering drawings and create dimensioned work diagrams.
• Maintain tooling library and reorder parts as needed.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship or post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Machine shop equipment

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Duties

• Safely set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal.
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments.
• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Use a variety of hand tools including pneumatic and other electrical power tools to repair plant equipment and tooling.
• Use a variety of machine shop equipment to shape steel and other materials into precision forms.
• Machine parts following engineering drawings when available. Create diagrams with dimensions for work pieces created.
• Maintain tooling library; reordering parts, tooling, and components as needed.
• Maintain performance expectations with respect to key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operations.
• Recognize waste (wasted labor, time, product, etc.) within the machine shop area, adjust accordingly and aid with developing action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Communicate directly with co‑workers on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, and train new employees when applicable.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or operations personnel to exchange technical information.
• Support hazardous waste and recycling programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self, team members, and equipment through daily maintenance, 5S, and housekeeping activities.
• Understand the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HACCP principle and Food Safety Standard.
• Ensure compliance of all policies, procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules (OSHA) while conducting work functions.
• Provide relief to personnel as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a shop machinist in a manufacturing environment / tool & die maker
• Close tolerance precision grinding experience
• Apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Understand power sources on all machines used and machine hazards
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• Able to present ideas / issues effectively, actively listen, and work across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12‑hour shifts, daylight, and off‑shifts as well as weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Starting Pay Range

$27.00 - $29.97 per hour

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, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. This position works in a manufacturing environment and around machinery that produces noise. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

Bringing Your True Self to Work

At Trivium, we believe that people perform at their best when they can bring their true selves to work. That’s why we hire diverse talent at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome colleagues of every background, identity and perspective, because our people like our customers come from all over the world. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s business critical. When our people belong, they deliver their best work, and together we achieve more.