Seeking a skilled and self-sufficient Machinist 2 to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC Machines independently, ensuring production targets are met with precision and efficiency. You will interpret blueprints, select appropriate tools, make adjustments to machine and perform quality inspections following Control Plans to maintain high quality and performance standards. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of machining processes, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Utilizes gauges and tools to accurately assess tolerance of all housings for accuracy. 
• Performs job duties from verbal and written instructions while interpreting blueprints, drawings, and other work orders.
• Ensures compliance with current Technical Specifications (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accepted manufacturing practices.
• Sets up, cleans, and inspect tools. Cell, store and/or load in machine as required.
• Obtains tools, fixtures, jigs, details, etc. as required.
• Performs machine offsets, program changes, and/or adjustments and replacements to assure required quality and machine operation.
• Programs, edits, and maintains Material Management Controllers (MMC) for center.
• Performs first piece sheet and audit inspections daily.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and 5 “S” standards (Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts weighing 40lbs or more.
• Operates equipment to highest production and quality standards daily.
• Operates computerized gauging for data collection and quality verification.
• Maintains all fluid levels of equipment and reports malfunctions and safety issues to supervisor or maintenance as soon as possible.
• Verifies that own work follows requirements and correct errors in own work, minimizing scrap.
• Check’s part numbers and places them in appropriate shipping containers.
• Performs and reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC); including but not limited to data collection, charts, and graphs.
• Performs record-keeping duties and maintain accurate production counts.
• Adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Awareness of current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Incumbent is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality. 
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action oriented: Demonstrates ability to take action and lead by example. Enthusiastically demonstrates sense of urgency.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. 
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.  
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrates ability to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
• Decision-making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour Night Shift Sunday through Thursday

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED (technical or trade school certification is a plus).
• 2+ years of experience operating CNC Machines, including setup and troubleshooting.
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT principles
• Ability to work overtime as needed both daily and weekends.
• Familiarity with machining processes, tooling, and material properties.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy of parts.
• Good communication skills for working with team members and engineers
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement efforts in the machining process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T symbols.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating CNC Mills, Lathes, Grinders, or other machining equipment.
• Strong understanding of precision measuring instruments (CMM, calipers, snap gauges, micrometers).
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and lift from the floor, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday.
• Complex problem solving/troubleshooting skills.