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Tyler Union in Anniston, AL offers great opportunities, pay, and benefits! 

We are seeking CNC Machinists to set up, operate, and monitor CNC equipment to machine ductile iron components with precision and consistency, while maintaining a strong focus on safety for yourself and others. Our team follows The McWane Way principles—Safety, Environment, Communication, Teamwork, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

Weekend Shift CNC Machinist employees start at $25.24 per hour plus a $3.50 per hour shift premium! We offer low-cost medical insurance, dental coverage, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and ten (10) paid holidays. Employees are eligible for five (5) vacation days after six (6) months of continuous employment.

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All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors.

• Adhere to safety protocols outline in the Tyler Union Safety Management Program.
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Follow Supervisor/Team Lead instructions for setups and tooling.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections, start machines, and perform first part inspections.
• Learn and follow all the work instructions.
• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces using precision instruments.
• Operate machines efficiently and safely.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools and fixtures under supervision.
• Make minor fixture adjustments under supervision.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling/setup.
• Ensure proper lubrication and cooling of workpieces.
• Verify and record first part inspections.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units.
• Listen for issues during operations and make adjustments.
• Replace dull cutting tools.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation.

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.

Education and/or Experience

• Preferred: Associates degree in a technical field or training in a vocational school.
• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Consideration: One-years’ experience within the division as a driller or pattern rigger.
• Computer Skills: Possess and use basic computer skills. 
• Mastery: Ability to calibrate and read precision measuring devices. Working knowledge of mills and lathes tooling.

Skills                                                   

• Knowledge: Mechanical; mathematics; design; computers and electronics; engineering and technology; and production and processing.
• Skills: Operation monitoring; monitoring; critical thinking; quality control analysis; operation and control; complex problem solving; reading comprehension; active listening; judgment and decision making; and time management. 
• Abilities: required to perform this job include near vision; arm-hand steadiness; hearing sensitivity; problem sensitivity; reaction time; auditory attention; information ordering; control precision; and rate control.
• Work activities: Controlling machines and processes; getting information; communicating with supervisors and peers; making decisions and solving problems; inspecting equipment, structures, and materials; handling and moving objects; identifying objects, actions, and events; monitoring processes, materials, and surroundings; updating and using relevant knowledge; and interacting with computers.

Physical & Cognitive Abilities

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
• Making fine adjustments to machines and setups.
• Aligning tools and parts accurately.
• Performing repetitive tasks without loss of focus.
• Strength and stamina for lifting 50 pounds repetitively.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.