CNC Machinist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Opened: 8/16/24 Closed: When filled
MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.
MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.
We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.
Information
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or to let us know the nature of your request.
SUMMARY
Sets up and operates CNC Machines such as CNC Lathe or CNC Vertical Machining Center. May also work on manual machines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of CNC equipment capabilities and preventative maintenance.
2. Working knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances.
3. Strong mechanical and technical skills.
4. Ability to read blueprints efficiently and accurately.
5. Ability to produce assigned work in allotted time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up complex jobs on CNC equipment.
• Utilizes knowledge of working properties and machining procedures for a wide variety of materials.
• Works from blueprints and process sheets to machine parts to close tolerances.
• Selects proper tools and fixtures for the job.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Develops machine program if one does not exist.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.
• Follows preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as required.
• Completes and scans work orders accurately for each job.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as directed, assigned or as necessary to accomplish the department's objectives in an effective manner.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean.
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers' facilities:

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles
2. Company approved steel/composite toe shoes.
3. Appropriate hand protection, respiratory and hearing protection in designated areas.
4. Appropriate clothing and other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: One-year certificate from college or technical school; and/or one year related experience and/or training.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and advanced blueprint reading. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: Visual Scanning system.
• EQUIPMENT: CNC, Mazak, Horizontal Boring Mill, Radial Drill Press, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Hydraulic Punch Press, Small Horizontal Mill, basic hand and power tools.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Machining certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly (67-100%) required to stand.
• The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, rotate torso talk; and hear.
• The employee must frequently (34-67%) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally (1-33%) walk, climb, crawl and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock
• The employee is constantly exposed to cold or hot, humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require the employee to wear hearing protection.