Cookeville Chamber
Machinist
The Machinist for Tooling and Fabrication sets up and operates conventional and special purpose machining centers to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. Additional duties may include fitting and assembling machined parts into complete assemblies. This is a mid-level to senior level direct labor position with the capability to perform machining tasks with minimal direction and supervision.
Nature and Scope: Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Machinist for Tooling and Fabrication is assigned machining and associated tasks by the Working Foreman for Tooling and Fabrication. This position routinely applies knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, maintainability and strength of materials, and layout techniques.
Full Benefit Package to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Employer Match,
- HSA
- FSA
- Wellness Reimbursement & more!
- Analyze drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances
- Set and control machine factors.
- Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories.
- Machine and grind parts to specification.
- Verify conformance of parts to specification using precision measuring instruments.
- Fit and assemble components
- Operate CNC machines as well as conventional machining centers.
- Heat treat machined parts on occasion.
- Operate welding equipment on occasion.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in machining.
- High School Diploma.
- Vocational school certificate is highly desirable.
- Work in standing position continuously
- Walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend to floor
- Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently
- Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Near acuity with or without accommodation
- Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify or diagnose
- Breathing fumes, dust and mist
- High noise levels from operation machines
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
- Skin exposure to oil and fluids
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Operate efficiently in a team environment and individually
- Positive professional and personal demeanor
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem solving and math skills
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
- The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
- The ability to work cooperatively with others
- The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
- The ability to perform several tasks at once
- The ability to follow direction or instruction
- Work as a member of the Tooling and Fabrication team
- Receive work assignments from the Working Foreman
- Other duties as assigned by manager