Machinist I

Nordson; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Machinist (Level 1) to join their team. The role involves operating precision CNC equipment, performing quality checks, and requires strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a certificate in machine shop technology and a solid foundation in analytical skills and mathematics.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred, or combination of internship and schooling may be considered.
• Intermediate ability to read blueprints and determine critical values.
• Ability to utilize various hand tools related to machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and maintain CNC machinery and tools.
• Perform quality checks and inspect finished parts.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Mathematics

Education

Certificate in machine shop technology

Recognized apprenticeship in machining

Tools

CNC programming

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

We are seeking a Machinist (Level 1) to join our team. As a Machinist, you will be responsible for making production machined parts and tools by using precision CNC computer equipment and manual equipment. You will operate, set up, make offset adjustments, perform quality checks while maintaining a best-in-class nature of the equipment and tooling to enhance our abilities to produce parts on time and within specified tolerances. You may also have responsibility for editing and creating programs for new parts for testing. Once parts are produced you will be responsible for inspecting the parts verifying all necessary critical dimensions are within specified ranges/targets. This is a highly skilled role. The role also requires a high level of attention to detail to ensure quality production and reliability in attendance to ensure our on-time delivery to our customers stays at a world class level.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Understand and set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets, and CNC program editing. computerized equipment for defined runs.
• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory of machine replacement parts.
• Ability to utilize calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
• Intermediate ability to read blueprints and determine critical values.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Cross-train to on other equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist
• 1-2 years of experience preferred, or combination of internship and schooling may be considered.
• A recognized apprenticeship may be required.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
• Strong understanding of mathematics
• Strong communicator and team player
• Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.