Production Technician

ANDRITZ; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Wisconsin seeks a skilled machinist/technician to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal parts and machines with precision according to blueprints and written instructions.

You will operate mills, grinders, punch presses, and drill presses, perform in-process and final inspections, and use overhead cranes as needed. Apprenticeship or 3 years' experience required; strong teamwork and safety mindset expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with a recognized machinist apprenticeship program or three years of experience as a skilled machinist.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proven skills in operating manual machine equipment and performing quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, maintain, and repair metal parts, machines and products with precision according to instructions and blueprints.
• Follow oral or written instructions and specifications; work with high accuracy and quality.
• Set up and operate mills, grinders, punch presses and drill presses; use overhead cranes and forklifts as needed.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of parts and ensure conformance to requirements.
• Maintain safety standards and cooperate with team members.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

In-process inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Machinist apprenticeship

Tools

Mills

Grinders

Punch presses

Drill presses

Overhead cranes

Job description

The Technician must perform skilled level work in the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of a variety of metal parts, machines and products. The Technician must employ a high degree of accuracy and precision in performing work according to instructions and specifications. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions and blueprints. Work methods and procedures are determined by the employee, but the work is subject to inspection during process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

Knowledge of:

• Job related materials.
• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist’s trade.
• The hazards and safety precautions of the machinist’s trade.

Ability to:

• Visualize parts or equipment that need to be made from oral or written instructions.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints or other visual aids.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices.
• Set up and operate a variety of manual machine equipment including mills, grinders, punch presses and drill presses.
• Perform in process and final inspection of parts.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism (Examples: operating dials or pedals).
• Controlled manipulations of small objects (Example: working with drills and micrometers).
• Coordinate the movement of more than one limb simultaneously (Example: operating the milling table vertically and horizontally).
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues as they come up.
• Repair or coordinate the repair of the equipment to get it operational.
• Any additional request made by management based on employee’s skill set.
• Bend or stoop, push or pull repeatedly or continually over time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 1 year of experience as a skilled machinist and completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program, or three years of experience as a skilled machinist. Other combinations of experience and education that meet requirements may be substituted.