Machine operator/machinist job description

**Overview**

Element has an opportunity for a **Machine Operator/Machinist** to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

**Responsibilities**

+ Using cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications

+ Maintain equipment and schedules preventative maintenance

+ Frequently provided guidance from Department Manager, Machinist/Senior Machinist coworkers

+ Gathering and recording dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

**Skills / Qualifications**

+ High School diploma or GED or equivelent experience

+ Minimum of 2 years' experience in a machine shop environment in lieu of education

+ Understanding of machining concepts

+ Basic understanding of machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts

+ Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol

+ Strong computer skills

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**Company Overview**

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

**Diversity Statement**

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

**Job Locations** _US-MI-Wixom_

**ID** _2022-9834_

New Employees Eligible for $1500 Sign-On Bonus!!

Summary:

Provides a variety of direct manufacturing functions. Safely operating equipment including, but not limited to: CNC and manual milling machines, CNC and manual lathes, vibratory tumbler, assembly, and automation equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

• Completion of work orders and corresponding paperwork
• Machining of customer product in a fast-paced environment focusing on safety, quality, and productivity
• Basic Blueprint reading and understanding of GD&T
• Basic tool setting and G-code program editing
• Operation of various inspection equipment used in the manufacture of precision machined parts
• Handling and packing of parts that adhere to customer requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of work area to support safety efforts and awareness
• Uphold the 5S efforts, ensuring materials, parts, and liquids are kept off the floor and machines
• Assist with training efforts (mentoring), as directed by Utility or Shift Supervisor
• Daily review of production requirements

Qualifications and Experience

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.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Good knowledge of molding and manufacturing theories preferred.
• Comprehension and application of training manuals and materials.
• Good multi-tasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Positive, proactive behavior in the execution of all job duties.
• Interact with the Quality department to ensure customer specifications are being met.
• Basic math comprehension
• Moderate to heavy physical demand involving lifting and moving of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time and maintain dexterity when handling parts, tooling, components, etc.
• Ability to maintain repetitive motions without limitations
• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short Term Disability, Critical Care and Accident Coverage, Pet Insurance, Wellness Program, Vacation, Sick Time, 401K with Match,9 paid holiday's and work/life balance...plus much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

1st Shift 7am - 3:30pm
2nd Shift 3:00pm - 12:30am

Manufacturing / Production / Machine Operator / Machinist Technician – 2nd Shift

Premier Company – Weekly Paychecks – Awesome Benefits – Career Growth

Do you like working with your hands? Are you mechanical? Do you have experience with micrometers, calipers, blueprints, or shop math? Would you like a career instead of a job? Would you like to work for a premier manufacturer and create products that change the world?

We are looking for Utility Workers, Machine Operators, Machinists, Maintenance, Production Technicians, and Factory Associates. Helpful experience includes maintenance, machine operator, measurements, heavy industrial experience, manufacturing, working with overhead cranes, band saw, hand tools, fabrication, heavy equipment operator, boring, gauges, grinding, sanding, trim, maintenance, heavy equipment operator, etc. Experience with micrometers, calipers or shop math are a real plus.

We offer you:

• WEEKLY PAYCHECKS

• SUPERIOR BENEFITS
• COMPANY WIDE PROFIT-SHARING BONUS PLAN
• ESOP - EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNWERSHIP PLAN (A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN)

HOURS - Some 1st Openings. Mostly 2nd shift roles, typical hours are 4 pm - 4 am.

We offer a 2/2/3 in Machine Shop and 4 on and 4 off in Heat Treat.

2nd shift has a 10% shift premium

Scot Forge is a 125-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Run production, monitoring the machining process, check parts throughout run making necessary adjustments to conform to specifications. Select tools based on process and various materials.

• Monitor entire run, due to unique forgings, when using edited or new program to ensure safe run conditions and quality specifications are met.
• Prior to loading part, identify forgings, material type, and verify blueprint and dimensions. Read and understand entire part routing. Visually inspect, layout and prepare materials as required. Examine material visually for flaws, defects, and clean-up.
• Set up equipment, install tools and fixtures.
• Calculate chain and strap adjustments to ensure the safe lifting and transporting of parts.
• Load material into machine utilizing overhead crane and secure to ensure safe machining on forgings that can exceed 100,000 lbs. using various lifting apparatus.
• Maintain knowledge of processes through training while providing quality feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions.
• Select, load, and verify existing program to ensure safe and productive machining- edit if necessary, notifying Supervisor or Group Leader of changes.
• Actively participate in safety program to ensure the continued success of the program – maintain knowledge of process through training, perform scheduled observations, and provide quality feedback to promote safer work behaviors and conditions.

BENEFITS:

We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K and Roth Plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and Long term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Use of common inspection tools (calipers, tape measure, etc.)
• Blueprint reading
• Forklift Operation
• Preventative Maintenance
• Shop math and computer skills
• Hand tools
• Prior experience preferred
• Crane rigging and operation experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs, Occasional lifting to 65 lbs dependent on role
• Shoveling of chips
• Varying temperatures in summer and winter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a hair drug test.
• Ability to pass a lift evaluation (up to 65 lbs.) pre-employment.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: M/F/Disabled/Vets encouraged to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.