Machinist A

Double H; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Double H in Warminster, PA seeks a skilled maintenance machinist to fabricate, repair and maintain production equipment. You will interpret engineering drawings, install equipment, and perform advanced troubleshooting to boost efficiency, quality, and uptime.

The role requires proficiency with machining tools, micrometers and calipers, welding, and hand tools, plus the ability to follow verbal and written English instructions.

Qualifications

• Must perform each essential duty satisfactorily and work independently.
• Proficient use of machining tools and hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts and equipment using engineering drawings or verbal instructions.
• Install equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot to optimize efficiency, quality, and downtime on production equipment.
• Perform welding, grinding, turning and milling operations with precision tools.
• Repair, replace and adjust electrical or mechanical parts in machines and equipment.
• Overhaul machines when necessary.
• Respond to maintenance issues from staff and supervision.
• Train and mentor new hires or lower level staff.
• Communicate issues to management and shop staff.

Skills

Machining tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Welding

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinding equipment

Precision tools

Job description

Position Purpose:To fabricate, repair and maintain production equipment and machinery.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricate parts and equipment using engineering drawings and/or verbal instructions as to design intent
• Install equipment as required
• Perform advance trouble shooting to optimize efficiency, quality, and downtime on production equipment
• Welding, grinding, turning and milling operations as well as hand crafting using precision tools
• Repair, replace and adjust electrical or mechanical parts in the machines and equipment
• Overhaul machines when deemed necessary
• Respond to maintenance issues from tenders, packers, maintenance personnel and plant supervision
• Train, instruct and mentor new hires or lower level machine shop staff
• Communicate issues encountered with management and Machine shop staff

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must be a self-starter (ability to work independently) and have proficient use of machining tools, micrometers and calipers, welding equipment and hand tools. Must be mechanically inclined. Advanced trouble shooting skills are required. The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Be able to work with hot parts or equipment
• Must be able to work in a dusty area while wearing proper safety gear
• Must be able to work with oil and greaseMust be able to work at heights
• Must be able to be on their feet all day; standing, stooping, squatting and reaching can be expected along with lifting of up to 50 lbs. of machinery and parts

Quality Standards:Must maintain a clean and safe work area. Must comply with plant GMP

Safety:Maintain proper safety standards according to established Double H policies. Proper use of all safety equipment (i.e., proper use of personal protective gear including gloves and safety glasses).