Machinist II - Phoenix Products

Ring Power Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Power Corporation is seeking a Machinist II in Florida to interpret engineering drawings, set up and operate diverse machining equipment, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances. The role includes welding, assembly, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a Caterpillar dealer environment.

Ideal candidates have 3-4 years of machining experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with dealer software and MS Office. Training and ongoing development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-4 years of experience in relevant machining roles.
• Machinist II designation through required training.
• Proficiency in computer use and Dealer software programs.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering drawings and specs to determine dimensions and setups.
• Sets up and operates mills, lathes, grinders, and other machines.
• Starts, monitors, and adjusts machines to maintain tolerances and quality.
• Performs fit-up, welding, and assembly as required.
• Ensures safety, cost control, and quality compliance.

Skills

Safety

Communication

Information gathering

Fiscal accountability

Takes initiative

Results oriented

Adaptability

Credibility

Personal development

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conducts all assigned work in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable safety, environmental and contamination control policies, procedures and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.

Attends and successfully completes required training classes. Maintains high awareness of applicable changes in the industry.

Interprets engineering prints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications. Fit and assemble parts, as necessary.

Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts, as necessary.

Approaches work in a positive manner, maintains conduct that is supportive of the work Team and sets the standard for others to follow.

Contributes to Team efforts by accomplishing tasks on time while maintaining safety and quality expectations.

Monitors job expenses versus estimates and ensures that the supervisor is aware of any cost over run, prior to the job being completed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Competencies

Safety

fully supports, encourages and follows safe work behavior, and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.

Job Specific Skills

Demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources. Demonstrates the effective application of the job specific knowledge, skills and ability required to resolve job related challenges in the workplace. Refer to job specific training requirements for the job identified in the LMS.

Communication

Uses active listening skills, conveying information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood. Uses feedback to verify effective and accurate communication has occurred. Ensures that others having a need to know are kept informed about developments, progress, problems and plans through consistent, effective communication. Avoids surprises.

Information Gathering

Checks all appropriate sources in identifying the information needed for analysis and decision making. Uses skillful methods in obtaining high quality relevant information. Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies. Clearly documents sources, and organizes the information according to the research needs.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows all fiscal regulations, standards and control procedures when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Responsibly allocates and accounts for the use of fiscal resources, weighing alternatives and their benefits. Monitors budget usage and ensures critical costs are covered. Seeks ways to reduce costs.

Takes Initiative

Takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Makes difficult decisions in a timely manner. Is willing to make decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations, when time is critical. Assertive in a group when it is necessary to facilitate change, overcome an impasse, face issues, or ensure that decisions are made.

Results Oriented

Has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations. Remains focused, does not get bogged down in unnecessary detail. Identifies and utilizes the most efficient methods to successfully achieve tasks on time despite unforeseen events. Driven, maintains a sense of urgency and adjusts schedules as needed to achieve without sacrificing quality of work.

Adaptability

Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Adapts approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations. Recovers quickly from setbacks, and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets. Open to different and new ways of doing things; willing to modify one's preferred way of doing things.

Credibility

Demonstrated concern to be responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Maintains commitments. Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns shared by others. Is honest and forthright with people. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Punctual, follows instructions, policies, and procedures.

Personal Development

Takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills needed in job related areas. Obtains developmental opportunities proactively. Actively seeks and embraces growth opportunities.

Company Overview

In 1962, Ring Power Corporation became a full-line Caterpillar dealer in North Florida, and later expanded its authorized territory to include Central Florida.

Today, Ring Power Corporate headquarters in St. Augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of Florida, including large regional facilities in Tampa and Orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in Pompano and Miami. Ring Power also has eight facilities outside of Florida - Rhode Island, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas and California - to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers.

Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the "Customers First" reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.

Currently, more than 2,000 employees at 26 locations throughout Florida and the United States work hard to provide the highest quality construction equipment, backed by responsive, professional service and support at every level.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Formal Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience

3-4 years

Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

Successfully completed all required training curriculum to be designated Machinist II

Moderate level capability in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs

Not Required but Highly Desired Criteria

Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

Updating of Knowledge

Job requirements change requiring re-training to stay current every 1-2 years.

Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness

Problem Solving

Job requires problem solving ability, established examples / guidance are not always available

Creativity

Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well-established boundaries.

Autonomy

Job is not normally monitored,