Machinist - 1st Shift

Plymouth Industries, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Industries, Inc. is seeking a Machinist responsible for fabrication and layout with close tolerances. You will set up and operate machine shop equipment to cut, bend, machine or form parts, ensuring quality workmanship.

The role requires reading prints, basic CNC programming knowledge, and strong attention to detail. A GED or high school diploma plus technical training and several years of related experience are expected. Safety and adherence to company values are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1-year college/technical certificate and five years related experience and/or training.
• Basic CNC programming and precision hand tools are required.
• Ability to read and interpret prints; ability to read simple text and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine shop machines to cut, bend, machine or form parts.
• Assist Lead in workflow and process improvement in the machine shop.
• Maintain machinery and plant area in good working order; perform cleaning and maintenance of tools.
• Follow company policies and safety practices.
• Adhere to company core values and CARE initiative.
• Perform assignments as instructed by Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Plant Manager and VP Operations.
• Ensure quality of work in machine shop area and parts with close tolerances.

Skills

Reading prints

Measurement & tolerance

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma + technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

CNC programming basics

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Machinist is responsible for fabrication and layout on a variety of parts or products involving close tolerances. Must set up and operate all machine shop machines to cut, bend, machine or form parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for quality of work performed in machine shop area. Accountable for fabrication and layout on a variety of parts or products involving close tolerances. Must set up and operate all machine shop machines to cut-bend, machine, or form parts. Uses a variety of machine shop hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Assists Lead in all functions of the machine shop including workflow and process improvement.
• Responsible for keeping both machinery and plant area in good working order, including cleaning and maintenance of machine shop equipment and all tools involved in daily production.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the company including good common sense safety practices.
• Adheres to the Company Core Values: Performance Driven, Quality in All We Do, Act with Integrity and Professionalism, Collaborative Continuous Improvement, Be Safe, and Impress the Customer.
• Adheres to the Company CARE Initiative: Commitment, Accountability, Responsiveness, Effort
• Performs all job assignments as instructed by the Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Plant Manager and/or Vice President of Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one-year certificate from college or technical school and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Must have working knowledge to read and interpret prints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Basic skills in CNC programming and precision hand tools are required. Technical training with emphasis in machining and related subjects highly desirable.

A background and drug screening will be conducted for employment purposes.