Machinist

Metal Powder Products Co.

Campbellsburg, IN

LOCATION

First Shift

SHIFT

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Title:	Tool Room Machinist
Status:	Hourly
Facility:	MPP Innovations. Campbellsburg, IN.
Reporting Relationship:	Reports to the Supervisor of Tool Room

Education:	High School diploma or GED equivalent. Vocational schooling in machining and strong mathematical skills are desirable.

Personal		•	Should be a good communicator and have strong analytical capabilities.
Characteristics:
	•	Individual must be highly detail orientated.
	•	Individual must be a motivated self-starter.
	•	Individual must work well in a cross-functional team environment.
	•	Able to identify problems well and present solutions.
	•	Good leadership skills are desirable.
	•	Exhibit quality workmanship and safety practices.

Work Experience:	•	5 or more years as a machinist. Experienced at making or repairing tooling.
	•	Machinist experience should include running manual and CNC controlled machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, etc.)
	•	Proficient with blueprint reading and interpretation including Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerance (GDT)
	•	Use inspection and measuring equipment.

Principal Area of Responsibility:	•	Repair and manufacture of powder metal tooling, fixtures, and adaption for production.
	•	Support the maintenance department in the repair and manufacturing of components needed for repair of equipment.
	•	Assist in fabrication of in-house projects.


Specific duties:		•	Read and interpret tool drawings then use lathe, grinder, milling and etc. equipment to modify or build tools and fixtures to the drawing specifications.
		•	Evaluate and make Powder Metal tooling repairs as needed, includes polishing, Lapping, Fitting and etc.
		•	Support manufacturing by making / repairing components for equipment.
		•	Able to operate and program tool CNC equipment.
		•	Support Engineering to make prototype samples.
		•	Routine cleaning, care of machines, gages, and other equipment used. Complete preventive maintenance and other verification activities as necessary.
		•	Must be able to work flexible schedule to support off shift.
		•	Schedule and prioritize own work in the tool room machine shop to best support production.
		•	Communicate issues and solutions to the Tool Room Supervisor.
		•	Perform other related tasks as may be required by the Tool Room Supervisor.
		•	Maintain good general housekeeping of the work area.
		•	Keep records of work completed. Provide marked drawings and sketches for Design Engineering drawing updates.
		•	Follow all standard work.
		•	Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement
		•	activities.
		•	Must use good judgment to determine whether or not to seek
assistance when lifting adaption more than 40 lbs.

Physical and Mental Demands:	Must physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed above. Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds using safe lifting technique. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day to other assigned duties. Must function independently and with flexibility, with personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and personnel.

1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm