Machinist | Saw/Hoist Operator - 2nd Shift

WEILER INC; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WEILER INC in Knoxville, IA is seeking a Machinist to set up and operate various machining equipment, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet specifications. You will use measuring tools to verify quality and adjust machine settings to produce parts on schedule.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 months of related manufacturing experience. It is a full-time swing shift position with training provided and opportunities for growth within the machine shop.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and process sheets to select proper steel, tooling, and equipment.
• Performs calculations as needed to determine if product is within specifications and tolerances.
• Uses fixtures and equipment to complete tasks when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints and process sheets and selects proper steel, tooling, and equipment to make product.
• Makes calculations to determine if product is within specifications and tolerances.
• Selects and utilizes fixtures, proper equipment, tooling, and accessories to complete tasks.
• Operates equipment, adjusts machine settings to produce quality parts while meeting production schedules.
• Uses measuring tools to verify quality.
• Loads and unloads raw material and completed product, sometimes with overhead hoist.
• Performs and documents level 1 TPMs.
• Maintains safety and follows guidelines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring & math

Quality verification

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Knoxville, IA 50138
Job Title: Machinist
Department: Machine Shop
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Swing (2nd)

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.

This job description reflects management’s assessment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.