Machinist III - Full-time / Part-time

This position is responsible for machines and fabricates equipment using machine tools requiring standard and difficult setups such as turning facing boring drilling reaming and chasing threads. Calculates and cuts compound angles using swivel vice and universal heads on milling machines and similar tools requiring full knowledge of machine tool capabilities.

Receive work assignments from the lead or supervisor from drawings specifications sketches samples and verbal instructions.

Plan and perform assigned projects determining what operations need to be performed and what tools to use; asks for guidance when needed.

Machines parts for all types of production equipment including conveyors racks tables ovens dough mixers dough rollers automatic meat sauce or cheese machines cutters chippers grinders and shredders.

Machines parts for equipment including forklift trucks compressors boilers and pumps.

Joins metal using techniques such as heli-arching.

Work at close tolerances and recommend improvements.

Build to specifications or use discretion based on knowing which materials are best suited for a given application.

Maintain equipment in good working condition cleaning oiling and replacing parts as needed.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area observing common safety practices.

Perform all duties in accordance with USDA regulations OSHA company policy and established procedures.

Education\: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Years of Related Experience\: Typically 5 or more years of related experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities\: Must have satisfactory job history and satisfactory current job performance. Must have operating knowledge of machine shop related equipment. CNC programming experience and Focus Training preferred.