Tool & Die Maintenance Machinist Chattanooga 2

Short Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts. Produces small batches or large quantities of metal parts. Ensure products meet precise specifications. Ability to Modify current designs for Engineering Changes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work from blueprints, sketches or computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (GibbsCAM) files.
Set up, operate, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer-numeric controlled (CNC) machine tools, and computer-aided machine.
Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces
Monitor the feed and speed of machines
Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specifications
Use both manual and computer-controlled machinery
Measure, examine, and test completed products for defects
Smooth the surfaces of parts or products
Present finished work pieces to customers and makes modifications if needed
Operate crane and forklift.
Any other duties as deemed necessary or appropriate
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED required with technical schooling preferred.
At least 2 year machinist job-related experience.
Experience using lathes, milling machines, and grinders, ideally within a metal stamping facility
Can demonstrate 3D CAD (Catia preferred), GibbsCam programming experience preferred.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines.
Clear understanding of Lean Principals & Tools
 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The ability to listen to  and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted