Machinist I - Experienced Manual Lathe

VIGOR VALUES

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth

Responsibility: We act on what we know is right

Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world

Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working in a team environment, set up and operate machines and machining centers to produce parts per the activity order's requirements. The expectation of the employee will be to demonstrate an on-going proven performance in quality, throughput, attendance, punctuality, accuracy, good housekeeping skills and shop safety culture

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine parts to print and within budget using shop equipment

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Has own basic tools such as test indicator, travel indicator, calipers, edge finder, dead blow hammer, scientific calculator, 123 blocks, combination square, machinist handbook, etc…

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• This person needs to be driven towards continual improvement. Can also mentor lower level peers as needed.

• Practice and emphasize values and a culture that places the highest standard on workplace safety, housekeeping and quality of workmanship.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, regarding daily functions, safety rules, regulations, and possible hazardous conditions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Has solid print reading skills and a strong knowledge of GD&T (i.e. positional tolerance, mmc, feature control frames, etc..).

• Has ability to set up and run complex jobs with little or no supervision on a variety of shop equipment.

• Has a solid working knowledge of speeds and feeds, tools/insert identification, appropriate use of cutting tools. Completely capable of establishing own speeds/feeds, depths of cut and adjusting them accordingly to maximize throughput.

• Thorough understanding of shop math (I.e. Calculate speeds/feeds, Pythagorean theorem, geometry, right angle trigonometry)

• Basic upkeep and preventative maintenance of the machine as required.

• Capable of overhead crane operations and rigging.

• Strong understanding of G and M codes. Can proofread, manipulate and edit programs as needed. Can hand write a moderately complex geometry part at the control using a print and a calculator.

• Appropriate care and use of most shop measuring equipment. Can independently inspect parts to print.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years minimum experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands for this position require continual standing, walking and using fine motor skills for the operation of tools and machinery.

• Ability to lift, carry 60lbs. May require some lifting or assistance with heavy equipment. Occasionally requires t twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is performed inside a shop in which machines are continually running generating varying degrees of noise.

• Work may involve use of chemicals, coolants, greases, solvents, petroleum and vapors and fumes.

• Proper PPE will be provided as necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.