Machinist IV

StoneAge Tools, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee ownership! As a Machinist IV, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality machining processes while mentoring junior team members. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits, fostering a collaborative and engaging workplace culture. Your expertise in CNC machining and MasterCam will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement and achieving excellence in production. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, apply today!

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Paid Medical Insurance

Strong PTO Package

401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Match

Wellness Rewards Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Expert level in MasterCam and CNC setups.
• Ability to mentor and train lower-level machinists.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Complete machining work orders while maintaining quality.
• Lead and mentor junior machinists in their tasks.
• Perform inspections and maintain accurate records.

Skills

CNC Machining

MasterCam

Manual Mills

Manual Lathes

Engineering Prints Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Machining Certification

Tools

EPICOR

Band Saws

Benders

Engravers

Job description

StoneAge is the global leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure waterblast tooling and automated, IoT-enabled/robotic equipment, based in Durango, CO., with five subsidiaries in four countries. Think squirt guns on steroids run by humans and robots! StoneAge is also the parent company of Breadware, an IoT product development firm that helps clients build and launch IoT-enabled products. We are an innovative, employee-owned company that aims to change our industry and the world through advancing technical products and services – and with our unique, people-centric culture.

Description

Join a company that values your skills and rewards your hard work! As a Machinist IV at StoneAge, you’ll be part of an employee-owned company that invests in your success with profit sharing, paid medical for employees, and a strong PTO package (15 days + 48 hours of personal time).

In this role, you’ll handle machining for work orders, including setup, production, and inspection, ensuring all parts meet or exceed StoneAge and customer specifications. We believe in continuous improvement, not just in our processes but in your professional growth. As a senior-level machinist, you'll lead by example and have the opportunity to mentor others.

This is a dayshift position with a starting hourly rate between $33.50- $38.50/hr (DOE)and reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor. We offer a career with ownership, stability, and competitive benefits—apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This person will:

• Complete assigned work orders that require machining in a reasonable time while maintaining the desired quality.
• Complete 1st article inspections on all orders and aspire to have less than 3 parts rejected by Quality Control per year.
• Assist Machinist I’s with 1st article inspections as needed.
• Be a good mentor. Interact with all other levels of machinists and help them constructively and positively. You are expected to play a large role in training.
• Complete daily maintenance/recordkeeping on machines; keep theworkspace organized and clean.
• Maintain accurate records in EPICOR concerning thetime to complete the job, completed quantity, and scrap quantity.
• Be an active member of the Machine Shop Team. Participating in team meetings and shop projects.
• Contribute to the senior machinist group, helping evaluate team members and researching new processes and tooling. A senior-level machinist is expected to help others keep machines running and parts flowing.
• Fill in for the Machine Shop Supervisor, providing lead times for sales and prioritizing workflow for machines.
• Work with machine manufacturers and field technicians to troubleshoot machines and execute simple repairs.
• Support Machine Shop Team Members by producing and submitting ECRs as needed; Acting as the first filter in the ECR process.
• Actively participate in Build Reviews; describing any struggles and suggestions for machine-ability.
• Work closely and constructively with other departments including engineering, production coordination, purchasing, facilities, and quality control.
• Convey any needed information to vendors as to setup, order of operations, tooling, etc., to aid in their success.
• Communicate time off requests, as well as personnel and shop issues to the Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Perform other duties required or requested by Machine Shop Supervisor.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A Machinist IV must:

• Lead with an “Own-it” mentality.
• Produce solid setups on CNC machinery that yield efficiency and quality parts. Actively assist Machinist I, II, and III with setups.
• Work closely with Engineering while machining complex parts. Positively provide input and suggestions.
• Expert level of MasterCam use. The ability to troubleshoot and perform complex operations. Support and train lower-level MasterCam users.
• Be master-level in the use of manual mills, manual lathes, band saws, benders, and engravers.
• Observe/listen to operating machines to diagnose malfunctions and determine theneed for adjustments/repairs.
• Turn parts around in an extremely quick time to meet customer needs. Approach every job with a "Can-do" attitude.
• Assist Apprentice and Junior Level Machinist regarding tooling choice.
• Grind and produce custom tooling as needed.
• Sharpen tooling including drill bits, end mills, and carbide tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering prints including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and teach other machinists.
• Possess the knowledge of the use and care of measuring tools.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Machinist IV must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Machinist IV must be able to lift heavy loads using proper lifting techniques as outlined in the StoneAge Employee Handbook
• Some Travel may be required.
• Follow all Safety Protocols outlined in the StoneAge Safety Handbook.

TEAM CULTURE

• Dedicated: Hardworking, trustworthy, and committed to giving 100% daily. “It’s not my job" doesn’t exist here.
• Adaptable and Creative: Agile in the face of change, striving for excellence, and thinking creatively to solve problems.
• Positive and Fun: Bring joy, humor, and a contagious positive attitude to the workplace.
• Respectful and Collaborative: Listen to understand, respect others, and foster a spirit of teamwork.

StoneAge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are founded on equity and inclusiveness. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which people processes are achievement-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

StoneAge offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• We are an Employee-Owned Company
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with a guaranteed match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness rewards program, and much more!

Even more exciting, we are anemployee-owned company with profit-sharingand anEmployee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"), in which shares of company stock are allocated to eligible employees each year.

Our"Own It"mindset captures what many of us consider the biggest benefit of all: a highly engaged, collaborative workplace where everyone matters and every employee makes a significant impact.

Please visit our website atwww.stoneagetools.com to get a better sense of our company and ouremployee-owned culture!

This position will remain open for 180 days. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.Internal candidates may be considered as part of the hiring process. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.