Finishing Machinist Class 1 at General Carbide Corporation – Greensburg, Pennsylvania

JOB TITLE: Finishing Machinist Class 1
REPORTS TO: Finishing Managers

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This is the entry level position in the Finishing Department. Positions in this class will perform a variety of entry level physical tasks and have their work supervised. Machinist Class 1 employees will have tasks explained before they start to ensure full understanding of all work instructions.

The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days. As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase. During the evaluation benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review. If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class One, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class Two position. Machinist Class 1 has no supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs entry level finish grinding functions.
• Checks work using measuring and gauging devices, maintaining tolerances specified.
• Efficiently operates equipment in the assigned department.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints with a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T); if there is no understanding of blueprints and/or then must be trainable within a reasonable amount of time.
• Accurately enters information related to the finishing department into the ERP system.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly in accordance with the 5-S standards.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area.
• Performs ancillary duties related to the department.
• Observes health and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy, if designated by Managers.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8-hour day. During the day the employee will be required to:

• regularly stand and talk or hear.
• frequently walk and reach with hands and arms.
• occasionally will need to sit.
• regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work area may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Safety glasses are to be worn at all times in designated areas.

Quality Standards:

The following Quality Standards are representative of the standards set by General Carbide. These standards must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety.
• Follow all established procedures.
• Contribute to meeting department quality-related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals.
• Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures.
• Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures.
• Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made.
• When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step.

Quality Policy:

Work Together as a Cohesive Team
Exceed our Customer’s Expectations for Quality and Performance
Continually Improve our Products and Performance
Always Deliver on Time
No Defects!

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Employee Signature: ______________________________

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