Machine Shop Laborer

AIS POSITION DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                        

POSITION TITLE:        Machine Shop Laborer

REPORTS TO:               Nick Robinson             

SUPERVISES:                FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

FUNCTION: Create custom metal and plastic pieces as required by customer orders using different machining tools and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Material substitutions (creating standard product from other similar parts)
• Material Expediting (creating parts sometimes for orders shipping same day)
• Creating custom plastic and metal items for special orders
• Supplying paint line/warehouse with required materials to ship orders on time
• Standard Production – repeat items daily to fill productions needs. Steel, aluminum, plastic
• Creating standard work gauges out of metals and plastic for other departments to maintain quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read and understand production paperwork (parts, locations, special instructions/notes)
• Able to read tape measure, caliper, etc.
• Understand Drawings/Measurements (sqft, lbs, in, mm, etc)
• Basic computer skills (able to access drawings and emails, etc)
• Able to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately to ensure the correct product is made.
• Lift +50lbs (many parts are steel/aluminum and in larger bundles/boxes)
• Repetitive lifting/carrying of items 1-50lbs+ from floor level up to table or chest level.
• Able to use hand jacks to move pallets of material (250+lbs)
• Multi-tasking (able to manage multiple orders while still making deadlines)
• Currently using Bridgeport milling machines and Trak machining centers
• Operate saws, drills, sanders and other metal working tools (handheld and electric)
• Prior training/experience with similar machines and tools mentioned above