Machine Journey

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Journey Machinist sets up and operates equipment to produce precision metal parts to ensure optimal operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.

• Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts to specifications.

• Performs all phases of component manufacture, fit, and installation.

• Write, update, and complete work orders and quick reports as needed.

• Guide apprentice machinists to:

• diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machine components;

• operating surface grinders, lathes, mills, drills, presses, and precision measuring tools;

• read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instruction, and detailed drawings; and

• use the materials and tools of the machinist trade.

• Communicate with and listen to supervisor and other maintenance team members with the desire to work as an effective team.

• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.

• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

• If lead status is awarded, the individual will act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility; assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments; and provide training. Additionally, based on the needs of the department/supervisor, leads may be required to maintain inventory levels and coordinate work with vendors and contractors.

Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Hold and maintain an Oregon journey industrial maintenance machinist license.

• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

• Provide tools to machinist activities.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.