Job Description

Description

TDS Automation, Inc., is a leading provider of global engineering and manufacturing solutions for Customers focusing on custom automation, forming and material handling. TDS Automation produces fully automated and semi-automated stand-alone equipment as well as fully integrated production lines to exacting specifications. Systems produced by TDS Automation can be found in nearly every modern manufacturing environment, inclusive of agricultural, pharmaceutical, transportation, construction material manufacturing.

Job Summary

The machinist is responsible for interpreting blueprints, manual set up, programming and operating conventional and CNC machines to fabricate parts to exact specifications.

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to set up and run all shop support equipment and at least one of the following standard shop machines; mill, lathe, grinder, and CNC machinery.
2. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
3. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes, jig borer, shaper and grinders.
4. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
5. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
6. Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using standard and precision measuring instruments.
7. Participates in specialized training as assigned by supervisory personnel.
8. Understands and complies with requirements of the QMS, AS9100, and/or ISO 9000.
9. Travel on an as required basis.
10. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a non-production type machine shop or combination of technical school training plus experience or be able to demonstrate equivalent skill and ability.

1. In-depth knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
2. Expertise in blueprint reading, both piece part and assembly.
3. Proficient use of standard and precision measuring devices.
4. Skilled in shop math, including geometric, trigonometric, and algebraic functions.
5. Advanced knowledge of machining/manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, and mechanical functions.
6. Ability to develop specifications from general information and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated.
7. Demonstrable knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
8. Operation of forklift truck, cranes, and other powered material handling and transport equipment.

Preferred:

1. Technical degree in machinist trades with CNC training preferred. Or advanced knowledge of Machining.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer match
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance

Schedule:

• 1st Shift
• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years preferred
• Blueprint reading: 4 years preferred
• CNC Machining: 4 years preferred
• CNC Programming preferred
• MASTERCAM preferred