Machinist - Allied Valve Inc
Joliet, IL
About the Job
Job Summary
The Machinist will assemble, arrange, and maintain production machines
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Sets up production machines following prints and specifications. Assigned machines may include lathes, grinders, mills, and similar equipment.
- Chooses, aligns, and securely attaches holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and other materials on machines.
- Applies knowledge of mathematics and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances.
- Identifies malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjusts controls of machine to correct errors.
- Inspects and measures completed production units to identify defects caused by machine setup.
- Starts or restarts equipment after power outages or interruptions.
- Maintains a safe and orderly production area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one year of experience as a fully qualified machinist required.
- Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to maintain and read all measuring tools
- Pass a yearly skills test
Preferred Experience & Aptitude
- Associates degree in Manufacturing/Technical Programming; OR completion of a full apprenticeship program; OR successful completion of suitable company training required.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to operate and repair machines.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to carry equipment up and down flights of stairs
Source : Allied Valve Inc