Machinist I

Machinist

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

The Machinist is responsible for machining parts for Fenner and/or external customer as required.

Principal Accountabilities:

Machinist I•* Utilize all machine shop equipment included but not limited to mills, saws, lathes, grinders, and hang tools.•* Adapts positively to changes to the work environment. This may include the requirement to work overtime or off-shift to meet changing demands.•* Read and interpret mechanical drawings or sketches for proper construction of machined parts and assemblies.•* Knowledge of various welding and cutting procedures.•* Perform various metal removal operations using hand-held tools.•* Maintain and properly use all equipment in the machine shop.•* Ability to identify and order general shop items.•* Ability to sharpen drill bits, tool bits, etc.•* Accurately prepare all necessary documentation including timecards or inspection sheets, etc.•* Ability to operate material handling equipment such as tow motors, hand trucks, cranes, scissor carts, etc.•* Capable of using typical shop inspection equipment including optical comparator, calipers, gage blocks, micrometers, etc.•* Follow general safety rules including Lock Out / Tag Out, daily clean up, proper handling of chemicals & solvents, or safety inspections as required.•* Instruct other associates as required on safe operation of all shop equipment.•* Keep Supervisor informed of any equipment in need of repair or other general maintenance or safety items as required.•* Other duties as required.•* Maintain and Promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.

Machinist II•* Ability to successfully perform Machinist I duties.•* Capability of designing machined parts.•* Trouble shooting/fixing equipment problems.•* Fabricate machine parts using various welding and cutting procedures.•* Prepare quotes for new items based on expected material and labor content determined from sketch, sample or drawings as provided by the customer.•* Design or reverse-engineer parts as needed by hand, in AutoCad, or Solidworks. Typical design intent would be for proper conveyance of information for machining a required part.•* Ability to design and fabricate various types of dies (stamping, punching, forming), consistent with the Tool & Die trade.•* Capable of machine assembly as required for new equipment builds.

Machinist III•* Acting as department lead when required by doing order placements, priority adjustments, etc.•* Assist with new tool design using Solidworks•* Willingness and ability to train both level I & II Machinists.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:

•* Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions•* Attend required EHS training•* Wear the required PPE at all times•* Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations•* Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present•* Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

There are III levels of Machinists. Expectations are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience:.Machinist I•* High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.•* Six years working in the machining trade.

Machinist II•* Ten or more years working in the machining trade.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

State approved Journeyman Machinist or Tool and Die Maker Certificate