Discover Your Next Big Opportunity: See Why Quality Vision International Is the Place to Be!  

Location: Rochester, NY, On-Site

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Compensation: $24.00-$33.00, based on experience

The Machinist II-III in QVI’s Machine Shop operates manual mills and/or program computer numerically controlled milling machine in a low to medium production volume environment.

Role and Responsibilities:

Operates and programs manual mills or computer numerically controlled machine in a low to medium production volume environment. To include:

· Machine (drill, mill and tap) a wide assortment of sometimes intricate and expensive castings, forgings, weldments and machined parts.

· Inspect and verify parts with hand tools (micrometers, caliper) and/or hard gaging; and be accountable for own parts.

· Set 3 axis position stops, fixture offsets, select proper feeds, speeds and tools, develop and fabricate basic fixtures.

· Perform operator intervened operations that are required by program sequences, utilizing G/M codes.

· Program, set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts with no supervision.

· Maintain a safe and orderly production area.

· Complete programming of parts including: set-up, run parts, inspect, and make adjustments to produce conforming parts in an independent manner. (Level III)

· Process machine parts completely and independently (start to finish), developing fixtures as needed, set proper feeds and speeds, leave appropriate material for next operation. (Level III)

· Maintain a safe and orderly production area in accordance with 6S policies/protocols. (Level III)

· Take initiative to identify ways to improve efficiency, without cutting corners. (Level III)

· Always ensuring the highest level of quality is achieved, minimum material waste. Goal = Zero defects on every job, parts made to the print.  (Level III)

· Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

· High School Diploma required; Associates degree in related technical discipline preferred.

· Journeyman or completion of apprenticeship program preferred.

· Must have 5+ years of experience working on vertical and/or horizontal machine tools. (Level II)

· Must have 10+ years of experience working on vertical and/or horizontal machine tools. (Level III)

· CAM certification and/or proficiency preferred. (Level III)

· Advance ability to read and interpret complex drawings, with interrelated dimensions and strong understanding of GD&T principles.(Level III)

· Proficiency to produce parts of the highest quality with specifications of .0002” (3-5um) including bores, parallel, and flatness. (Level III)

· Strong math skills, good working knowledge of SPC a plus

· Ability to read and interpret drawings, sometimes of a complex nature with interrelated dimensions.

· Proficiency to produce parts of good quality with specifications of .0004”-.0008” including bores, parallel, and flatness. (Level II)

· Solid understanding of cutting tools, endmills, drill, and reamers.

· Ability to perform tool offsets for length and diameter, with a willingness to further training. 

· Strong communication skills and fluent in machine shop terminology/concepts.

Physical and/or Environmental Requirements: 

· Ability to independently lift and carry items weighing up to 30 lbs., occasional lifting to 70 lbs.

· Ability for frequent, firm, and steady hand grip with tools requiring torque to tighten machine parts, tooling, and fixtures.

· Ability to stand, walk, and/sit for extended periods of time.

· Ability and willingness to wear any required Personal Protective Equipment, which may include Safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, head protection, etc. 

What We Offer:
Paid Time Off:

• 10 paid holidays annually
• Over 3 weeks of total PTO (vacation/sick/personal) each year, with an increase in PTO benefits after 5 and 10 years

Paid Benefits:

Robust health benefit offerings with QVI paying over 97%-100% of the premium on our most affordable HDHP, and single coverage now FREE for employees!

• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Life insurance benefits paid by QVI
• Annual Retirement Profit Share of 5% of gross wages!
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,000 annually
• Annual scholarships for dependents of employees
• Referral bonuses of $1,500 when employees help us spread the word and hire great talent!
• Annual discretionary bonuses for employees not on a commission plan

Extras:

• EAP  and Wellness Benefits
• On-site electric vehicle charging stations - free for employee use!
• Verizon discounts & Identity Theft Protection Insurance