Machinist

Job Specific Role Expectations

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday 4:20pm-2:50am

• Maintain dies and tooling to print specification as required.
• Sharpen and shim dies with the supervision/support of a Toolroom Associate/Manager to die specifications
• Heat treat all cutting tools to print specification
• Perform machining duties as specified. Train/Mentor other associates in machining practices as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies to schedule (TRT)

Core Role Expectations (for all NS Associates)

• Keep commitments to internal and external customers and address concerns and requests to their satisfaction. Assume full ownership for role responsibilities (customer focus) (accountability)
• Understand and conform to NSC’s Quality Management System.
• Seek-out and implement new ways to accomplish assigned tasks, solve problems, and/or improve processes. (continuous improvement) (problem solving) (initiative)
• Communicate, resolve conflict, maintain a positive attitude, nurture teamwork, and build effective professional relationships with others. (cooperation with others) (communication)
• Show concern for safety of self/others and proactively act in a safe manner to protect people and property. (safety awareness) (Goal:Zero recordable accidents).
• Demonstrate effective housekeeping habits (including 5s). [Goal: 85+ total points on all audits]
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, including the application of Six Sigma methodology and tools when appropriate.

Job Specific Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude
• Produce parts on a lathe within .001" tolerance
• Produce parts on a milling machine within .001" tolerance
• Produce parts on a surface grinder within .0002" tolerance
• Produce parts on a drill presses within .001" tolerance
• Produce parts on a power saw within .03" tolerance
• Hardness testers
• Heat treat processes
• Hole Popper
• Product/Tooling Inspection techniques
• Measuring devises (micrometer, calipers, dial indicators, combination square, comparator, gage blocks, etc.)
• Mathematical ability (including trigonometry)
• Forklift license
• Benchwork
• Blueprint reading
• Quality Management System (QS 9000 & TS16949 )
• Crane license
• Lock-out tag-out (authorized)
• IERP
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Machinist Apprenticeship or 6 years experience
• OP009PR - Process Control
• Basic Quality Control
• Control of Nonconforming Material
• Deviation Process
• Product labeling and identification
• Tooling/equipment issue reporting
• Follows SOP and Standard Work accordingly
• Common defects in stamped and fabricated products
• Basic Inspection and measurement instruments
• Hazardous Communications Program
• Incident/accident reporting procedures
• Affected Lockout/Tagout process
• NSC General Safety Rules
• NSC Personnel Policies
• Lean Daily Management Tier 1
• Time management with work assignments
• Good housekeeping (5S) in work area
• Good team member--supportive, cooperative, and dependable
• Production, work order, and Time Reporting
• Blue Print Reading
• Saws
• Drill Presses
• Mills
• Heat Treat
• Benchwork/Lay-out
• Surface Grinders
• Lathe
• Tool Drawing Processing
• GD&T--Advanced
• Basic Metallurgy

Core Competencies

• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Cooperation and support of others/Teamwork
• Customer/Quality focus
• Housekeeping (5-S)
• Initiative/drive, results oriented
• Judgment & decision making
• Problem solving (including corrective & preventative action)
• Process orientation & continuous improvement focus
• Safety first focus
• Time management
• Written and oral communications
• QMS (Quality Management Systems)

Work Environment:

• Walking, bending, standing, carrying product, reaching overhead and heavy lifting required
• Job requires the ability to stand or walk 10 – 12 hours
• Ability to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds