Tool Room Machinist

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Headquarters

• Carol Stream, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $30.53 - $38.16Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Position Summary: Partners with Team Leader(s) to make our customers successful by embracing AJA’s Vision. Responsible for operating CNC equipment to create components per specifications and standard operating procedures. Essential Role Responsibilities
• Operates and completes set-ups on machining equipment, troubleshoots and makes adjustments to the equipment as necessary.
• Machines stainless steel, aluminum, and a variety of plastic parts as needed.
• Fit parts to very close tolerances, fabricating materials as needed.
• Works with leaders to ensure quality control on product lines and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Reports concerns, issues, and shortages to appropriate leader in timely manner.
• Ensures proper finish according to blueprints, routing, and bill of materials.
• Maintains clean and functional workstations and the adherence to safety policies andprocedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, diagrams, work orders, specification manuals, and plans to determine material requirements and assembly instructions.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting verification & validation tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by department team leader(s).

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Role Qualifications

• Organizational, interpersonal and communicationskills.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., ability to navigate. Windows).
• Must be self-motivated, a team player with the ability to work in multi-task environment.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, calipers, squares, test equipment, micrometers, and in-circuittesters.
• Action and detail oriented, results driven, ability to make decisions, work independently and asa team.
• Ability to differentiate colors, use basic hand tools, read engineering blueprints and bill ofmaterials.
• Ability to operate most fabrication equipment, and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of production/quality standards, and assembly procedures/processes
• A strong technical understanding of automation equipment including but not limited to hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and electronic actuators.
• Critical communication with supervisors, peers, and customers
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and how part tolerances affect machiningrequirements.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work in multi-task. Must be flexible to work in across functional environment.
• Knowledge of foodservice industry/equipment (preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Preferred) Essential Education & Experience
• High School Diploma and/ or G.E.D; additional education preferred.
• 7-10 years’ knowledge and experience as a machinist.
• Must be able to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe
• Operation of CNC mill & lathe (Prototrak experience preferred)
• 1-2 years machining components for automated equipment (Preferred)
• Ability to operate a drill press, manual mill, and manual lathe (Preferred)
• Experience in Foodservice manufacturing Industry (Preferred) Work Conditions & Safety Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand at assembly work cells for up to 4 hours attime
• Must be able to lift/carry/pull up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Work Conditions are normal for a fabrication manufacturing environment
• Work environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eyesafety goggles, steel toe shoes/ boots, hearing protections, protective sleeves, gloves, and aprons