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Overview
The Machinist II is versatile in operating multiple moderately complex machinery within mills/lathes and computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers made up of key machines supported by secondary machines and operations for production parts and moderate to complex fabrication tasks as well as new product introductions within assigned areas with limited supervision. They work with instructions and support from the Unit Specialist or trainer. This person is responsible to independently set-up, operate and troubleshooting most manual/CNC machines, secondary machinery, and polish equipment. General knowledge of CNC programming and the ability to edit first-run part programs to achieve blueprint specification, as necessary.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates various machines including manual mills/lathes, CNC machining centers mills/lathes and performs activities within assigned area with limited supervision, such as:
  • CNC Brakes
  • CNC Punch Press
  • Multi-Axis CNC lathes/mills and swiss lathes with additional functions, including live tooling, multiple turrets, or sub-spindles
  • Manual and auto pre-setter equipment
• Routinely produces and inspects production parts for self or others to a blueprint, operational note, and/or standard work instruction using proper inspection methods and tools to achieve and maintain quality standards. Recommends suggestions for improvement to improve quality and/or efficiency.
• Completes all documentation that is required for the position to comply with policies and procedures. This can include reading and interpreting simple to complex work orders of low or high-volume quantities making necessary adjustments to machines and material, non-conforming, and inspection records.
• Achieves and maintains established safety, quality, and productivity standards. Must not pose a risk to self or others. If problems in any of these areas occur rework or corrective action is completed by self or others under your guidance.
• Performs routine total preventative maintenance (TPM) including routine maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and troubleshooting on moderate equipment problems and requests service as needed on assigned equipment.
• Safely and efficiently routes parts using material handling equipment.
• Works within a multi-shift organization to maintain a neat and organized workstation, effective communication, and a collaborative team environment. Actively participate in a pass down communication to other shift peers and leadership.
• Actively engages and participates in department continuous improvement efforts. Implements improvements to processes, programs, tooling, and fixturing.
• Coaches and directs others to interpret production, predict flow, and take proactive action to keep production line operating at a high level.
• Identifies and troubleshoots problems, makes necessary adjustments to machines and/or programs.
• Occasionally acts as a resource for engineering during new product introductions, and vendor relief for part shortages or transfers of assets.
• Trains Machine Operators I and II, and Machinist I as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English with demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions and troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Demonstrated expert ability to effectively inspect assigned work using precision measuring equipment; micrometers, bore gages, manual or video comparators, CMM, or special equipment as required allowing for mobility within the department.
• Able to interpret job-related blueprints, set up sheets and work instructions, and knowledge of GD&T.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and knowledge of ISO procedures.
• Moderate computer skills and understanding of software platforms/ERP systems.
• Able to perform math calculations with an understanding of decimal/fraction equivalence and geometry.
• Knowledge of all tooling and material types used during production, including uncommon and unconventional tools, with the ability to alter tools to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity required.
• Must have completed proper material handling testing requirements.
• Demonstrated behaviors and attitudes that emphasize and focus on permanent resolutions to problems and collaboratively work with other employees within work groups across shifts to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively for self, peers, and trainees.

Education and Experience

• Generally, requires a minimum of 3 years machine operation and machinist experience, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must be able to fulfill the minimum requirements of a Machine Operator I and II and Machinist I.

Schedule: Hours per day: _10-12__________ Days per week:_3-4____________
Activity Scale: Never Seldom Occasionally Frequently Continuous
0 % 1-5% 6 - 33%34 - 66% 67 - 100%
Endurance:
Sitting ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Standing ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Walking ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Change Positions ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Lifting: (Raising and lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling)
1 - 10lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
11 - 20 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
21-50 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
51 - 75 lbs ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
> 75 lbs ☒ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Carrying:
1 - 10lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
11 - 20 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
21-50 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☒ Frequently ☐ Continuous
51 - 75 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
> 75 lbs ☒ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Pushing/Pulling:
1 - 10lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
11 - 20 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
21-50 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
51 - 75 lbs ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
> 75 lbs ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Other Activity:
Bend/Stoop ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☒ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Twist ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☒ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Crouch/Squat ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Kneel ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Crawl ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Walk (uneven) ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Walk (level) ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Climb Steps ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Climb Ladder ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Work at Heights ☐ Never ☒ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Reach at Shoulder ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Reach Above ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☒ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Reach Below ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Grasping ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Squeezing ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Foot Controls ☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
General Tasks:
Communicating with others to exchange information
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Provide and receive written communication (physical and digital forms, filing, etc.)
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Tasks require repetitive motion
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Operating machinery and/or power tools
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment (P.I.T. Devices)
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☒ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Operating computers, copiers, and other computerized devices
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor environment
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Outdoor environment (precipitation, wind, etc.)
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Temperature extremes
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Noisy environments/ Hearing Protection required
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Respiratory protection required
☒ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Eye protection required
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Hand protection required
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☒ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Foot protection required
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Head protection required
☒ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Small and/or enclosed spaces
☒ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☐ Continuous
Working with vibration
☐ Never ☐ Seldom ☐ Occasionally ☐ Frequently ☒ Continuous
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.
Ability to wear respiratory protection and comply with OSHA's respirator use requirements.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.
At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.
A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor"
A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.