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Machinist

at WOODWARD MPC INC in Niles, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.Salary will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

*9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity
*Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
*10 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and three other holidays as defined each year in the Collective Bargaining Agreement)
*Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
*Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Bereavement leave
*Adoption Assistance
*Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
*Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
*Member referral bonus
*Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
*Voluntary benefits, including:
oHome / Auto Insurance discounts
oWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Position Purpose
Machinist reports to the manufacturing supervisor and is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a limited number of machine types in an industrial setting. The position works under a high level of supervision, limited troubleshooting, decision-making and problem solving. There is limited contact with external suppliers or customers.

Essential Functions
Assist in the set up, and operate machines with little or no supervision and perform required process checks or inspections per the process documentation
Document nonconforming material according to procedures, participate in activities to implement root cause and corrective actions identified.
Adhere to all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures.
Utilize computer programs to enter part data (e.g., serial number), log time, look up instructions and blueprints and download programs.
Utilize work instructions, set-up sheets and method documents to correctly operate machines and inspect machined parts.
Utilize various gauging equipment to ensure conformance to the engineering specifications and standards through the production run.
Clean and maintain measuring instruments and test equipment and inspect parts for cleanliness (e.g., routed and deburring operations).Operate precision inspection equipment and perform first piece check out when applicable to the job. (In Duarte, inspection completed by inspection department.)
Interpret and follow blueprints for proper production task completion.
Perform routed operations of precision close tolerance parts.
Complete paperwork while adhering to record retention requirements.
Utilize basic Six Sigma tools and methodology.
Other Functions
Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and review item status inMRP to ensure item is logged/closed out appropriately.
Clean and organize the immediate work area.
May perform secondary work functions such as deburring and sub-assembly with certifications, as required. (Does not apply in Duarte.)
May provide training to others in the department when necessary.
May set up Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machinery and make adjustments when necessary.
Monitor and maintain the condition of cutting tools.
Notify supervisors and other personnel of production or machine problems.
Promote teamwork within the organization.
Verify the calibration of equipment and expiration dates.
Obtain certifications as necessary for required processes.
Complete and review product paperwork, verifying all paperwork is present and filled out appropriately.
Follow all departmental safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications - External

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, comparators, indicator setups, calibration stickers and scales.
The ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process.
Ability to learn and use available business software as necessary.
Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications.
Ability to learn nonconformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection.This includes knowledge of systems required to log and track failed inspections and associated documentation as needed within... For full info follow application link.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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Job Posting: 11989368

Posted On: Jun 19, 2024

Updated On: Jun 29, 2024

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