Journeyman Machinist

Local manufacturing company is seeking a Journeyman Machinist. Qualified candidate must be skilled in all facets of machine shop operation.He/she will be required to fabricate machine parts from blueprint drawings on manual lathes and mills without supervision.He/she will also be skilled in CNC machine programming and operation.
In addition the journeyman machinist will be required to maintain a clean, organized, efficient work environment. The Journeyman Machinist is conventional and single point threading is a must. Successful candidate will meet all production and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma. Trade School or college experience preferred.
• Valid California Drivers License with Current Automobile Insurance.
• Forklift Certification preferred
• ?Five (5) years of machining experience as a journey level machinist in a production machining facility.
• College or trade school certificate preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Full command of various machining processes including milling, turning (manual), grinding and plating.
• In depth knowledge of materials including carbon steel, aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel and plastics.
• CNC programming, welding and material conditioning/treatment preferred.
• The ability to teach all of the above skills.

Physical:

• Body positions: Standing, sitting, kneeling, lifting 50+ lbs.
• Body movements: Maneuverability throughout facility, working on a ladder.
• Body Senses: Sight and touch for safety. Ability to read drawings, instruction manuals and machine readouts and dials. Able to hear machine noises to diagnose or monitor processes and communicate with others in the company.

Mental:

Mathematics: Addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals. The Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial caliper and any other measuring device required in the machinists trade.

Language: This position requires the ability to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Reasoning: Being able to determine the importance of data and how it may (or may not) apply to ConQuip’s business. Must be able to determine the most efficient, cost effective manor in which to produce custom machine parts.

Working Conditions: Work will be primarily performed in a warehouse environment.

May require some travel for on site machinery modifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Machining and fabricating custom machine parts.
• Maintaining production efficiency levels.
• Maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.
• Training fellow employees in machining techniques.
• Keeping machine tools clean and in good working order.
• Running errands as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Maintain high safety standards.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Attendance.
• Ability to take direction.
• Weekly throughput.
• Quality of workmanship.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Ability to teach new skills.