Machinist | Saw/Hoist Operator - 1st Shift

Weiler; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiler in Knoxville, IA is seeking a Machinist for the 1st shift. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up and operating various machining equipment, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

You will use overhead hoists, steel saws, and drilling machines, with emphasis on safety and TPMs to maintain production timelines. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and process sheets with attention to tolerances.
• Capable of using measuring tools to verify part quality.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working with hoists and saws.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and process sheets to select steel, tooling, and equipment.
• Set up and operate machines to meet specifications and schedules.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality of parts.
• Load/unload materials, perform TPMs, and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Measuring tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead hoist

Steel saws

Drilling machines

Job description

Machinist | Saw/Hoist Operator - 1st Shift# Machinist | Saw/Hoist Operator - 1st ShiftKnoxville, IA 50138## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay (1st)## Description**Job Title:** **Machinist** **Department:** Machine Shop**SUMMARY**Sets up and operates various machining equipment. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, hoists, steel saws, buffers, threaders, and other types of drilling machines.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Reads blueprints and process sheets and selects proper steel, tooling, and equipment to make product.* Makes calculations if necessary. Makes calculations as needed to determine if product is within specifications and tolerances.* Selects and utilizes fixtures if available. Selects proper equipment, including tooling, fixtures, and accessories to complete tasks, when applicable.* Operates equipment, adjusting machine settings as necessary to produce quality parts while meeting production schedules.* Utilizes various measuring tools to verify quality.* Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, at times with overhead hoist.* Performs and documents level 1 TPMs.* Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). 1-3 months related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**None**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.## Qualifications# EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE# High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).# 1-3 months related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or additional related education preferred.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**None**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with and use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and balance. The employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.**WORK ENVIRONMENT** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.