Sub Assembly Machinist
Job Summary
Operating mechanical equipment on 2nd Shift to fabricate and construct both parts and sub-assemblies for use in final building of unit assemblies for all Evapco cooling tower and condenser product lines. Uses drawings and documentation to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product. This position will also provide technician support for the department.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
- 3 or more years of experience in a machining environment
- Completion of vocational training or experience as a machinist apprentice is preferred
- Basic understanding of metals and material properties
- Use, read, and comprehend a tape measure and caliper to within 1/32”, is required.
- Basic nomenclature and practical use of hand tools is required.
- Experience in using and programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines.
- Ability to use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to take accurate measurements.
- Reading and understanding production specifications, engineering drawings, and BOM’s, is required.
- Okuma Genos Programmable Lathe work experience or similar preferred.
- Understanding and ability to create programs using CNC G Code.
Essential Functions
- Review drawings and sample parts to understand fabrication and tolerance requirements.
- Plan machine, fixturing and tooling sequence to achieve desired output.
- Create and troubleshoot programs for lathe and mill including setting factors for speed, feed and unique part geometry.
- Select and specify tooling on a per-project basis.
- Set up and change tooling as required.
- Identify and load materials per requirements.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Perform daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on machines.
- Troubleshoot machine problems as required.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area on a daily basis.
- Abide by all shop work rules and guidelines.
- Participated in team and shop business problem-solving activities that included quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements.
- Attend related training courses as scheduled.
- Follow all related written and oral work instructions.
- Assist in other areas of the department as requested.
- May perform other duties as assigned
Typical Working Conditions
- Industrial setting (i.e., factory, outdoor)
- Temperature Extremes, in general, from 20° F. to 110° F.
- Requires very good agility (i.e., bending, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, squatting, twisting, and lifting)
- 2nd Shift position - Normal work week Monday through Friday, Saturday work likely, some Sunday work
- May be required to work other shifts when business needs dictate
Equipment Used
- Driving forklifts and operating hoists/overhead cranes
- Impact guns and electric drills
- Cutoff Saws, Drill Presses, and Vertical Mill
- Various hand tools and measuring devices.
- Okuma Genos Programmable Lathe
Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
