Machinist D - Ceramic Machinist / Machine Operator

Job Title: Machinist D (Ceramic Machinist / Machine Operator, 2nd Shift)

Job Code: 47072

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 Standard – Shift 2

Job Description:

Responsible for the planning, layout, setup, operating and making tool adjustments for a variety of major conventional or automatic machines. Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of ceramic to precision dimensions. Checks and inspects and builds machining operations against specified tolerances. May include work with fabrication, or machine hardware and assemblies. May also make recommendations concerning use of and improvement of materials and design.

Essential Functions:

• Perform CNC machining, milling, lathe turning, cutting, grinding, and related tasks to fabricate mechanical parts per engineering designs
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and fixturing
• Must use PPE appropriate to the use of chemicals and protection from other hazards
• Must be able to lift at least 32 pounds
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop orders
• Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions
• Basic shop math includes measuring ratios by weight and volume.
• Must be able and willing to work in and promote a team environment
• Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures, while maintaining a commitment to a high standard of safety; comply with all safety laws as well as company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in setup and operation of CNC and hand milling machines, lathes, and other shop tools.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Inspection of parts using various measuring equipment including Micrometers, Calipers and using a CMM Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Excellent cross-functional teamwork, coordination and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-starter, high energy, results-oriented and ability to multi-task