Machinist A

Double H Plastics, Inc.; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Double H Plastics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Machinist to fabricate, repair and maintain production equipment at our Warminster, PA facility. You will perform welding, grinding, turning and milling, install equipment, troubleshoot downtime and support preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include repairing mechanical and electrical parts, overhauls, and mentoring junior staff, while following safety and GMP standards. A self-starter with hands-on machining skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient use of machining tools and hand tools.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and ability to read drawings.
• Must be able to understand and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Machining

Shop math

Troubleshooting

Self-motivation

English communication

Tools

Welding equipment

Micrometers & calipers

Machining 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).