Manual Machinist - Full-time

Crane Nuclear is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join our Bolingbrook team!

Principle Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate with various materials per production schedule, verify and operate controls, set offsets, deburr, and inspect quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Operate, manual machines, such as lathes, vertical turret lathe, Bridgeport mill, grinder, and saw.
• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of workpieces, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning facing, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting, sharpening, and replacing worn tools adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machines and adjusts the machine within capabilities, and as required to ensure safe and quality operation. Reports all machine malfunctions to the Operations Manager.
• Inspect finished work product. Communicate with management, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Maintain continuity among team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Update and maintain Visual Management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Problem-solving as necessary, finding root causes and implementing countermeasure improvement actions.
• Participate in Crane Business System activities to drive or support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in manual machinery; experience operating multi-axis Machining Centers is strongly desired
• Must have a working knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments should include but not limited to: calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales
• Must possess a positive attitude for success in a team-driven environment
• Must be adaptable to a changing production schedule, and competing demands and is comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to read blueprint drawings and interpret geometric tolerance
• Experience working in a Lean organization is a plus
• Must be able to work independently while effectively communicating with manufacturing support areas
• Experience working in a Lean organization is a plus

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Required to stand for long periods of time

• Required to have good balance

• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls

• Required to reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to use various hand tools

• Must have good hand and eye coordination

Benefits:

• Great Schedule
• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Work is performed in a clean temperature-controlled shop environment.

About Crane Nuclear

Founded in 1855, Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered products focused on niche markets. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Crane Co. has a global reach. Crane Co. currently operates three business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, and Process Flow Technologies each of which designs and manufactures highly engineered industrial products. Our businesses are all known for proprietary and differentiated technology, quality and reliability, deep vertical expertise, and responsiveness to unique customer needs.

The Business Unit:

Crane Nuclear is a Business Unit within the Process Flow Technologies Group of Crane Co. Crane Nuclear provides valve maintenance/testing services, valves, valve parts, and valve testing products to domestic and international commercial nuclear power customers. Crane Nuclear features recognized valve brands and is an industry leader in valve diagnostic technology and valve maintenance/testing scope-based process-driven services.

Position Summary:

The Manual Machinist is responsible for producing machined parts, and machining various materials while maintaining safety and quality standards; and maintaining records, equipment, and supplies. The Manual Machinist must perform all duties and work per the Crane Nuclear Inc. Quality Assurance Manual and Procedures. Standard hours for this position are four 10-hour days: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm.

This job description is intended to capture the essential functions of the position. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested. Additionally, some of the duties may be modified or eliminated and others added to this description subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or applicable local law.

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