Senior Machinist

Nordson Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation in South Carolina is seeking an experienced machinist to set up and operate CNC equipment, read blueprints with GD&T, and maintain quality production.

You will train new hires, support cross-functional teams, and help sustain a clean, safe work environment while meeting production metrics.

Qualifications

• Analytical and numerical problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Solid math foundation relevant to machining.

Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and complex CNC program editing.
• Read and interpret blueprints with GD&T accuracy.
• Operate Swiss tool machines, twin spindle lathes and multi-axis VMCs.
• Run pallet changers and horizontal mills.
• Maintain routine machine maintenance and inventory records for parts.
• Understand production flow and impact on plant metrics and customers.
• Detect malfunctions and non-spec parts, implement corrections.
• Communicate status and updates to other departments.
• Adhere to safety procedures in assembly and maintain clean work environment.
• Lead cross-training and new-hire training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Mathematics

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Machine shop certificate / Associate degree

Job description

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and complex CNC program editing computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
• Strong knowledge or reading code and editing programs
• Ability to run and set up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s.
• Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills.
• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts.
• Understands flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.
• Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
• Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow established work instructions and company procedures to ensure safe, quality production.
• Ability to set up tool registers, mills, lathes, drills, Bridgeport, switches, offsets and complex CNC program editing computerized equipment for defined runs with limited supervision or assistance.
• Strong knowledge or reading code and editing programs
• Ability to run and set up multiple types of equipment such as Swiss tool machines and twin spindle lathes and multi axis VMC’s.
• Ability to run and set up pallet changers and horizontal mills.
• Responsible for routine machinery maintenance and running visual tests on broken or worn parts while keeping inventory records of machine replacement parts.
• Understands flow of production and how their production affects plant metrics and customers.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in equipment and non-spec parts and provide corrections.
• Fluent and well versed in blueprint interpretation and title block GD&T
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and instruments such as calipers, gauges, indicators, micrometers, and other hand tools related to the occupation.
• Ability to communicate to other departments status and updates of the machining group.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines in the assembly process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Leads all cross training and new hire training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Indirect through training new associates

Education And Experience Requirements

• Follow established assembly procedures to ensure quality production.
• Certificate in machine shop technology or technology/machinist - preferred associate degree
• 5+ years of experience in a machining environment beyond post-secondary or trade school education required
• A recognized apprenticeship may be required.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills.
• Strong understanding of mathematics
• Strong communicator and team player
• Ability to work independently and with a high attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The employee must consistently lift and /or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is consistently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Minimal

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