Machinist Assistant

Job Title Machinist Assistant Job Number 51-4041.00 Department Production/Engineering Reports to Toolmaker-Tool Cell Primary Position Objectives Requires direction working to prints, sketches or verbal instructions cutting material for multiple department use in the fabrication of tools, dies, machine parts, etc. Maintaining machinery and equipment used in the process.

Position Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Description of Duties Machine Basic machine skills (horizontal cut off saws, band saws, pedestal grinder, deburr equipment, etc. Sets-up and operates standard equipment (as listed above) to prepare raw material for the fabrication of multiple components serving multiple CSS departments.

Grease, oil, clean, replace blades, grinding wheels, sanding belts etc. in order to maintain all equipment located within the work area. Safety Utilizes all PPE as prescribed for the position and execution of duties and tasks. Maintains required records (if required). Other Operates material handling devices in the movement of raw material.

Maintains all raw material inventories within the work area. Responsible for inventory of all raw materials within the work area. Conducts quarterly inventory audits reporting results to CSS finance. Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards. Assist where needed.

Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience High School, Trade School graduate or demonstrated equivalent skills. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to read, sketches, low level blueprints, etc. Ability to use standard measurement equipment (6” scale, 12” scale, dial caliper, micrometer, tape measure) Good communication skills.

Ability to make independent judgment decisions. Physical Requirements Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for required work. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.

Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job