Turning Machinist, 1st Shift

The Machinist sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The Machinist is responsible for ensuring product is loaded and unloaded correctly per standard operating procedures. First Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM.

Responsibilities

Under close supervision, efficiently operates production machine tools to maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery; Operates and maintains various Turning machines, including Lathes and Swiss Lathes; Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; Visually inspects surfaces for flaws and smoothness; Empties chip bins; Sweeps and cleans work area and equipment; Use established practices to ensure Quality during operation including documentation and techniques; Monitor machine performance; Perform preventative maintenance as required; Perform general set-ups to ensure maximum utilization; Mentor and trains Machinist 1; Troubleshoot problems under the guidance of Senior Machinist/Machinist 3; Work with Senior Machinist and Process Engineers to improve Cell processes.

Requirements

Generally, requires 1-2 years related Acumed experience, or 3-5 years external experience; Successful completion of Tooling U and/or enrolled in Machining Classes, or equivalent; Mastery of Level 1 competencies on Acumed Machinist Career Ladder and Qualifications; Demonstrated set-up competency on Cell-specific Machine Tools, with acceptable results; Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and basic programming understanding, documented by Lead/Level 3; Ability to follow instructions; Ability to work in a team environment; Basic math skills; High School diploma or equivalent; Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all documentation.