McNeilus Steel, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our Fabrication department. This position works Mondays-Thursdays for 10-hour shifts (4:00pm to 2:30am), with OT as needed.

Nature Of Work
A Lead Machinist is responsible for safely, efficiently, and properly operating machine tools in order to produce precision metal parts. A department Lead is responsible for communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. The Lead Machinist will also be responsible to adjust, set and measure for the proper length or dimension of desired product. They also work with customer orders and sales team to ensure customer needs are met.

Working Conditions
A Machinist may be required to lift and carry objects weighing 75-100 pounds at an indoor, climate controlled area. Standing or walking comprises 90-95% of a normal work day. The Machinist generally works ten-hour shifts, though longer shifts may be common.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Machine parts to specifications, using the machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using instruments, such as micrometers
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustment or repairs
• Position, fasten, and check work pieces to ensure they are properly lubricated or cooled
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine dimensions and tolerances
• Meet with sales personnel, supervisor and other machine operators to exchange technical information and ensure needs of customers are met
• Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants, or batteries into machines or mechanisms
• Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies
• Fit, assemble, and install repaired parts to machining equipment and tools
• Supervise and direct all operations of the department, filling in when needed
• Responsible for a complete understanding of procedures, material receiving and organization, inventory, and machinery used in this area of operation
• Conducts employee performance reviews, reports absences and coordinates vacation requests and documents employee work performance issues
• Responsible for seeing that all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment is done as needed
• Works closely with, assists, and coordinates activities with other departments and supervisors
• Designs and implements efficient work methods for best utilization of manpower and equipment
• Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and communications skills with ability to direct and supervise activities
• Must be able to read & interpret blueprints, plan machining, do own setups & programming in an ISO certified facility
• Good mathematical, geometry, and computer skills
• Working knowledge of steel products
• Ability to troubleshoot, work independently, as well as a team
• CNC Machine experience preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or equivalent; prefer post high school education
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English
• Ability to use measuring tools, read and interpret blueprints
• Forklift and crane certified.

Benefits offered for this job

• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• 401(K)
• Uniform Allowance
• Boot Allowance
• Flexible Spending Account