Machinist III Finish Lathe - Full-time

Ellwood Crankshaft Group is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.

ECG is currently hiring for the Machinist III (Finish Lathe) position. Employees in this position operate large, CNC-controlled crankshaft milling machines. Duties and responsibilities are dynamic and may change over time to suit business needs. The Machinist III position is a non-exempt, full time opportunity that typically works a 4-on 4-off schedule working 12 hour shifts. Machinist III may work day, night, or rotating shifts as dictated by business needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Driver's License
• 3 or more years machining experience preferred, but not required

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Familiar with general computer applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Perform all work in accordance with Company safety rules
• Read and understand written instructions and work lists
• Basic shop math skills (Algebra / Geometry)
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings
• Read and interpret CNC program manuscripts
• Perform basic trouble-shooting of CNC programs
• Use precision measuring instruments
• Experience operating overhead cranes

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Primary responsibility is to operate a large, manual finish lathe machine:
  • Loading work piece into machine, layout and setting work offsets
  • Monitoring the machining process, identifying and correcting issues
  • Unloading and deburring of semi-finished part
  • Indexing carbide inserts, rebuilding and basic repairs of tooling system
• Basic machine maintenance (simple repairs, filling oil tanks, cleaning out chips and debris)
• Performing in-process inspection of completed work pieces
• Maintaining relevant reports and documentation
• Keeping work area neat, clean, and organized
• Turning and centering parts in a lathe
• Moving items with overhead cranes, power pushers, fork lifts, and other motorized equipment
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production needs.
• This position will require occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds and frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds. This position will also require frequent sitting, standing, reaching and climbing. It will also include occasional walking, climbing, crawling, and squatting. The physical demands for this job are Light-Medium.