R&D Machinist V

Job Title: R&D Machinist V

Department: R&D Valves

Reports to: Head of Global Product Group Valves

Location: Nor-Cal Products, Inc. dba Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that new product development projects meet machining standards and engineering specifications. Generally, is capable of working with complex prints, geometrics, tolerancing; very highest skill level and setup experience; also capable of running all machining equipment (CNC and manual) with no direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties

1. Directly conducts machining of company prototype and first article components; plus special machining assignments of extremely high level, complex nature, which may require machining to hand-sketches and verbal instructions (final component or components will require transition into formal drawings).
2. Work with the engineering department to establish specifications, finalize drawings and manufacturing routings for ECO release, based upon customer, product managers or engineering specifications. May also work with other departments to resolve manufacturing problems; plus the completion of documentation
3. Assist other departments in achieving company manufacturing goals. May assist in design reliability testing, which could include building of test fixtures and operation of various test equipment. Also, may assist in the assembly of integrated systems.
4. Will work with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control, etc. in order to determine proper sequencing, procedures and priorities.
5. Will work for other departments when necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

100% machining/shop floor environment; routine lifting to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance. Required to wear protective equipment, e g, eye and hearing protection as required, etc.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

1. Able to read, understand and machine from complex prints, and/or hand-sketches and verbal instructions.
2. Knows how to operate machining equipment in a safe manner.
3. Able to test, and verify conformance to standards, using specific testing, measurement tools and equipment, and/or by visual examination.
4. Able to work in a fast-paced shop, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school (plus some post high school technical training) or that would provide the required machining knowledge, skills and abilities of this job.

Minimum 60 months of general machining experience; plus 36 months specific vacuum machining of stainless steel chamber or vacuum components; plus 18 months of complex specialty prototype machining.

Language Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Excellent mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Able to work in a fast-paced shop, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires work in factory setting.

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at 530-841-9150.

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