Machinist II

Operate computer and mechanically controlled machine tools to manufacture and repair parts, tools, and fixtures 

Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) 
• Setup and machine part skills on manual equipment using blueprints and or sketches while maintaining dimensions and tolerances
• Determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements
• Fabricate parts using standard machinist equipment including lathe, grinders, milling machine, or drill presses
• Detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media as required
• Read blueprints, schematics, specifications, bills of material, and various technical references as required
• Utilize SAP to retrieve tooling and parts information
• Set up and run CNC, engine lathe, vertical mill, surface grinder/knife grinder, tool post, jig grinder, drill press, saws (both horizontal and vertical), and/or hydraulic press
• Grind and/or sharpen cutting tools
• Make layouts on parts to assist machining and/or assembly operations
• Use inspection gages (micrometers, height gages, bore gages, calipers, etc.) to inspect all machined parts for accuracy
• Proof programs with minimal help
• Learn SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order Process

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Two (2) years of experience in machining, or comparable experience with trade school
• Experience setting up and operating computer and mechanically controlled machine tools such as CNC mill, lathe, grinder, drill press, hydraulic press, etc.
• Ability to efficiently run machining and metal fabrication equipment with high precision
• Able to cut, bend, drill, and weld metals
• General knowledge of metrology methods and tools
• Capable of using inspection gages (micrometers, height gages, bore gages, calipers, etc.)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and algebra
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Familiar with and ability to convert units (imperial to SI, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, and uses
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck (PIT) license
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

 

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• SAP experience
• PIT experience

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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