Job Description:
Wagstaff
Description:
Wagstaff, Inc., is a family-owned American engineering/manufacturing leader in the global aluminum industry. Innovation, service, integrity, and quality are the foundational cornerstones underpinning 79 years of successful industry leaders. Wagstaff prides itself on manufacturing 100% of its products at its two Spokane, Washington, and Hebron, Kentucky, facilities.
Hourly Pay Rate: $29.55 - $38.00 (Rate of Pay Depends on Experience)
1st Shift Position: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free medical, dental, and vision options
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Company-Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death
Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holiday)
Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death
Voluntary Aflac & Critical Illness Insurance
401k Company Match
Profit Sharing
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Education Assistance
Company Sponsored Events
Job Summary
Follow prints and specifications to set up, edit, and program CNC lathe machines, preferably 5-axis Mazak machines, to very close tolerances and to operate these machines for precision work using best and safe practices. The employee is expected to have achieved technical proficiency equivalent to a subject-matter expert and can train less senior employees and lead project teams.
Requirements:- Set up and operate CNC Lathe machines, preferably Mazak machines.
- Set up and use, modify, if necessary, required fixtures, cutting tools, and work instructions to machine parts to specification
- Calculate the appropriate feeds and speeds for cutting operations required to manufacture parts to print
- Identify and troubleshoot any problems with machined parts and assist other less skilled employees to resolve problems
- Develop a program and prove it out on the machine to get a finished part
- Evaluate tool wear and establish tool change frequency.
- Perform fixture maintenance and tool replacement edits
- Perform all CNC machining processes, including editing G&M codes and offsets (CNC only)
- Develop machining process instructions, tool sheets, and/or CNC machining programs as necessary and applicable to the specific machine
- Provide assistance to other departments, primarily Manufacturing Engineering, with developing job quotes, machining processes, fixtures, and tooling.
- Cross-train and mentor co-workers to share skills and knowledge
- Identify and develop product/process improvements and then lead implementation of these improvements
- Operate machines using best and safe practices
- Must produce parts within required tolerances
- Function as a team member and support other teams
- Willingness to cross-train on other machines as required
- Follow documented processes
- Maintain a high degree of quality
- Maintain required paperwork
- Housekeeping/maintenance of work area and machinery
- In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
- Abide by company policies
- Employees may be required to present to small groups to conduct training, lead process improvement initiatives, and provide job status updates.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of ten (10) years of CNC machinist experience
- May substitute two (2) years of experience for an Associate of Arts degree in Machining Technology
- May substitute one year of experience for an accredited trade or vocational machining certificate
- Experience in the set-up and operation of multiple types of machine shop equipment
- Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Mazak 5-axis Integrex
- Ability to machine parts to precise specifications
- Demonstrated ability, understanding, and experience to guide raw materials through all available processes and end with a finished product that conforms to all specified requirements
- Understand the machining properties of multiple materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and composites.
- Ability to modify programs including G&M, conversational, Mazatrol, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of machines and tooling
- Ability to quote and bid on unique products
- Experience utilizing MRP systems for accurate job reporting and assignment of jobs
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor other employees
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment.
Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, the use of job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.
Mental and Physical Requirements
The physical and mental requirements described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.
Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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