Machinist/Tool Maker

Enersys; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist I to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating a variety of machine shop equipment, including lathes and mills, to manufacture essential parts. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a maintenance machine shop environment and be proficient in reading blueprints and performing calculations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative atmosphere where safety and quality are paramount. If you have a passion for precision and a commitment to excellence, this role could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance machine shop environment.
• Proficient in operating lathes, mills, and drill presses.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform shop math.

Responsibilities

• Operate all machine shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture parts using various machine tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the work area.

Skills

Operating machine shop equipment

Blueprint reading

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Drill press

Surface grinders

Job description

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EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Machinist I will be responsible for operating all machine shop equipment. This will be a B shift position, however; final shift may change based on internal shift changes.

Note for internal applicants:

This skill & qualification position is being reopened internally to current EnerSys employees for the next three days. The requirement of being in your current position for at least 12 months, is being waived for this one posting only. This exception is occurring due to 1) length of external posting greater than 63 days, and 2) lack of qualified candidates applying to external job posting. If you have interest in applying, please follow the normal process as explained below when applying for skill and qualification job opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Desire and ability to follow all work rules related to personal hygiene and safe work practices to avoid lead contamination and personal injury.
• Determine work priorities by checking work bench and with the supervisor.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene and cleanliness procedures.
• Replace pasting hopper bearings.
• Drill water jackets on molds.
• Manufacture parts as needed, with the use of lathes, saws, mills, torches and drills.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution. At least five (5) full years of experience operating machine shop equipment in a maintenance machine shop environment (machine shop equipment is specifically mills, lathes, drill press, and surface grinders). Must be proficient in operating all machine shop equipment and must be able to work from blueprints and schematics. Must be capable of using shop math and formula calculations and be able to set-up and trouble-shoot production equipment.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English is required.

Mathematical Skills:Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, division, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with some standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequentlyrequired to stand; traverse indoor and outdoor areas,sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Must be able to traverse to working areas below and above floor level. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

General Job Requirements

• Generic

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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Nearest Secondary Market: Lexington