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Machinist
Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Kansas City, Kansas |
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for basic principles of machining as well as the setup and operation of machines; including the use of lathes, mills, drills, saws, grinders, cut-off and other types of equipment. Incumbent will operate machine center per work instructions to achieve maximum utilization of equipment by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates safety at all times to include; follows all safety rules and procedures using machine tools, shears, hydraulic presses, saw gauges, milling lathes, abrasive machines, cut off saws and tools, drill presses, automated and manually operated equipment
- Uses proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when and where required
- Responsible for proper maintenance on machine center
- Locates, identifies and selects controls, switches, dials, levers, buttons, guards, stops and operating/controlling devices of all types related to machine tools
- Identifies and/or interprets mechanical hardware found in the machine shop, common detail drawings, various steel rules, and a variety of gauging devices
- Works with Planners and Machine Shop Managers to produce parts according to due date of the work-order
- Makes sure tools required for the next work-order are in place, minimizing down time
- Monitors setups and run time to ensure the correct time is recorded on the routing
- Records and notifies Planner and/or Machine Shop Manager when a work-order is not provided with a part
- Suggests ways to improve the process, which could result in, cost savings
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with mathematics emphasis or minimum three years’ experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Requires good critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of office software, organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
- A proven record of accomplishment that includes administrative management, facilities, creative problem solving and business partner experience.
- Have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a professional, outgoing, guest-service oriented manner.
- Ability to interact with a variety of people, and remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
- Must be friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
- Must be detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; work well under pressure; able to manage multiple projects.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
- Use of safety glasses and steel toed shoes required
- Minimum one year factory experience