Turning Machinist, 1st Shift

Acumed; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumed is seeking a Machinist in Addison, Texas to set up and operate various machine tools, ensuring quality production and maintenance of equipment. The Machinist role includes responsibilities such as operating turning machines, ensuring product quality, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications include 1-2 years of related experience and a high school diploma. Candidates should have basic math skills and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. Acumed values diverse learning opportunities and a culture of empowerment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related Acumed experience or 3-5 years external experience.
• Successful completion of Tooling U and/or enrolled in Machining Classes.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and basic programming understanding.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operates production machine tools.
• Monitors machine performance and performs preventative maintenance.
• Mentors and trains Machinist 1.

Skills

Machine tools operation

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acumed LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The Machinist sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The Machinist is responsible for ensuring product is loaded and unloaded correctly per standard operating procedures.

First Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, efficiently operates production machine tools to maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Operates and maintains various Turning machines, including Lathes and Swiss Lathes.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
• Visually inspects surfaces for flaws and smoothness.
• Empties chip bins.
• Sweeps and cleans work area and equipment.
• Use established practices to ensure Quality during operation including documentation and techniques.
• Monitor machine performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required.
• Perform general set-ups to ensure maximum utilization.
• Mentor and trains Machinist 1.
• Troubleshoot problems under the guidance of Senior Machinist/Machinist 3.
• Work with Senior Machinist and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Generally, requires 1-2 years related Acumed experience, or 3-5 years external experience.
• Successful completion of Tooling U and/or enrolled in Machining Classes, or equivalent.
• Mastery of Level 1 competencies on Acumed Machinist Career Ladder and Qualifications.
• Demonstrated set-up competency on Cell-specific Machine Tools, with acceptable results.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and basic programming understanding, documented by Lead/Level 3.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all documentation.
  
  

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.