Machinist A

Mestek, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek, Inc. seeks an experienced Machinist A to support repair, maintenance, and creation of dies and related tooling. You will read prints, set up and operate a range of machine tools, measure parts with precision instruments, and maintain tooling and dies to meet standards.

Candidates should have High School or trade training, machine shop experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; safety and 5S practices are emphasized in daily work.

Qualifications

• High School or Trade School Graduate.
• Machine Shop experience preferred.
• Strong mathematic skills a must.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds along with some bend lifting and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Operates dies, jigs, fixtures and various tool room equipment as directed.
• Uses precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Sets up and operates machinery such as drill presses, grinders, lathes, and mills.
• Selects and sharpens tools, adjusts feeds and speeds as required.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used parts and tools; records maintenance activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High School or Trade School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Scope of Position:

Perform a wide variety of duties to assist in the repair, maintenance, and creation of single operation and progressive dies. Work on all types of dies, jigs, fixtures. Work with various types of tools. Operate Lathes, Mills, Grinders, and other tool room equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards.

• Works from prints, specifications, charts, formulae, drawings, sketches, written and verbal orders, instructions, and requests
• Uses precision measuring instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances using. These instruments include but are not limited to micrometers, vernier calipers, depth and various other gauges, indicators, rule, square, surface plate, and also a wide variety of hand tools.
• Perform inspections using micrometers, calipers, scales, and indicators.
• Sets up and operates a normal range of machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: single and multi-spindled drill presses, surface and wet grinders, saw, lathes, milling machines and other similar type machines
• Selects, adjusts, changes, replaces and sharpens tools, cutters, holders, jigs, fixtures, etc
• Adjusts speeds, feeds, travel of parts; set and adjust stops, limits, guides, etc
• Disassembles as required, grind using special fixtures and holding devices, reassemble; replaces punches, stripper springs, stops, inserts, etc
• Maintains inventory of most commonly used parts, tools, materials, and items
• Informs supervisor of low inventories. Help maintain maintenance records for dies
• Helps with compliance to work standards, specifications, and prints
• Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor
• Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures. Wear and employ personal protective equipment as required
• Practice 5S and maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Requirements

Position Requirements:

The Machinist A must possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• High School or Trade School Graduate
• Machine Shop experience preferred
• Strong mathematic skills a must
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds along with some bend lifting and twisting