Machinist Intermediate

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in planning work and in lay-out and set-up of machines for proper speed, feed rate, and tooling in accordance with work being performed.
• Works from drawings or part samples, or from simple sketches for uncomplicated parts.
• Learn and perform PM/PdM tasks and best work practices.
• Promotes Good housekeeping and 6S standards.
• Provides all required feedback when the job has been completed.
• Promotes Safety and Environmental Awareness on all jobs. Required to hold a five minute safety briefing discussion before starting any job.
• Uses precision tools and learns to work to very close tolerance.
• Crew assignments and duties may vary at times based upon job & skill requirements, as well as available crew personnel to complete the work safely and efficiently.

• Performs other comparable and related duties as required; insures safety of self and others by consistently following safety procedures and performs all duties in accordance with good housekeeping and mill safety standards.

• Attends and participates in the appropriate training for the use of fire extinguishing equipment and notification procedures should a small, containable fire ignite in the work area.

• Serves as a member of the Pixelle Industrial Fire Team to mitigate risk and escalation of fires within the facility and provides assistance required by your craft, as laid out in the PIFT handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must have at least (3) three years’ experience as an Industrial Machinist. Experience must include working from drawings, sketches, or part samples, lay-out and set-up of machine work on engine lathes, drill presses, key seater, milling machine, grinders, as well as the use of micrometers and gauges for measuring and for holding tolerances to as close as .0001 of an inch.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.