Machinist

• Safely setup and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal
• Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments
• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or machine industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
• Use a variety of hand tools including pneumatic and other electrical power tools to repair plant equipment and tooling
• Use a variety of machine shop equipment to shape steel and other materials into precision forms
• Machine parts following engineering drawings when available
• Create diagrams with dimensions for work pieces created
• Maintain tooling library
• reordering parts, tooling, and components as needed
• Maintain performance expectations with respect to key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operations
• Must be able to recognize waste (wasted labor, time, product, etc.) within the machine shop area, adjust accordingly and aid with developing action plans to drive continuous improvement
• Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Communicate directly with co-workers on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, and train new employees when applicable
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, or operations personnel to exchange technical information
• Support the hazardous waste and recycling programs
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self, team members, and equipment through daily maintenance, 5S, and housekeeping activities
• Shall understand the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMP’s, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard
• While conducting work functions, ensures compliance of all policies, procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules (OSHA)
• Provide relief to personnel as necessary
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a shop machinist in a manufacturing environment / tool & die maker
• Close tolerance precision grinding experience
• Apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Understand power sources on all machines used and machine hazards
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction
• Able to present ideas / issues effectively, actively listen, and work across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12- hour shifts, daylight, and off-shifts as well as weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Apprenticeship and/or post-secondary education