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.

Qualifications

• 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.