Superior Essex

General Position Description:

This position exists for the purpose of performing a variety of machining and machine repair work. Machinist will operate industrial lathes, mills, drill press and grinding equipment. Machinist will be required to fabricate or repair new or damaged parts. Personally handle general repair work and maintenance on all equipment. Use various hand and power tools and operate all types of shop equipment. Perform routine preventative maintenance and servicing tasks such as oiling, greasing, and inspections on equipment.

Description of essential job functions:

• Repair existing equipment and spare parts when machining is required. 80%
• Measure various pieces of production equipment when not in operation for excessive wear. This requires the assembly, calibration and use of inside and outside micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges and calipers. 10%
• Requires documentation of drawings, layouts, time sheets, work orders and cost reduction or safety proposals. 6%
• Help troubleshoot equipment by observing equipment operation from an alignment perspective. 2%
• Initiates necessary parts request form for required machine tooling so repairs can be completed. Stock and order materials required. This requires the employee to research machine tool handbooks and blueprints to determine part numbers or identification of needed tooling. 2%
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or designate.

Preferred qualifications for this position:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five or more years of experience as a machinist.
• Two or more years of technical training, or school within the field
• Some welding experience.
• Strong math skills
• Understanding of bearing application and machine design.

In order to perform this job satisfactorily:

Read, write, perform mathematical calculations, read and sketch blueprints, understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, and work well with others.

Physical requirements of this job:

Normal bumps, bruises and strains may occur while performing daily job duties.

Work requirements at times are physically demanding. However, most heavy objects are handled with a hoist. Possibility of lifting/moving 20-50 pounds is handled intermittently.