For more than 100 years, Praxair has taken something as fundamental as air and turned it into ways to make food taste better, plants operate more cleanly and efficiently, breathing easier – in short, to make all our lives better. By applying innovative thinking and diverse points of view to pressing, real-world problems, our employees are creating the technology, products and services that make a difference to the lives of people everywhere.
Just as Praxair serves diverse customers around the globe, we work hard to attract, develop and retain qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
Global, Fortune 500 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies
JOB PURPOSE Operate and set up standard or CNC lathe and/or mill machining, cleaning and scribing parts per prints. May perform related repairs or modification of machine parts. Will use precision measuring equipment to ensure components are machined to specific tolerances and surface finishes as indicated in drawings. Routine preventative maintenance on equipment. Maintain product SPC charts.
SCOPE This is a mid-level, non-exempt position in manufacturing that performs machining to specifications of the product on hand.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This position typically reports to a manufacturing supervisor or team leader.
WORKING CONDITIONS
In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities: Operate machinery and stand for extended periods; occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Set up machines as per daily work instructions
2. Create/Edit work instructions and standard operating procedures.
2. Follow required procedures during in process machining.
3. Verify and document in process work orders.
4. Monitor the machining of various tools
5. Design and make small fixtures.
6. Ensuring superior housekeeping in machine work area and facility
Praxair retains the right to change this job description at any time.
"Praxair Inc. and its subsidiaries are EEO/AA employers"
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years experience and/or training. Machining Degree from a technical school is a plus.
Candidate must possess proficiency in the use of all common machine shop equipment tools and measuring devices, the ability to interpret basic drawings and work instructions, knowledge of various machining methods and proper cutting tools for different kinds of metals. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and understand CNC G-code. Basic computer skills and knowledge of SPC a plus. Preferred knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Fanuc Mazak and Mori-Seiki Controls. Experience with LeBlond Horizontal mill with pallet changer and Mazac Vertical mill a plus. Individual should have a strong attitude towards machining and personal safety.