Machinist

Job Title: Machinist Location: Sumter SC USA 2915 Pay Rate: $20.00/Hr. On W2 Duration: 12 Months Shift: Monday to Thursday (8:00am 8:00pm) Monday to Friday (4:00pm 12:00am) Both will train from Monday to Thursday 8:00am 8:00pm Shift after that shift will change. Description: Job Summary:

• Technical associates (TAs)
• Not a machine operator
• Responsible for stepping in to repair machine breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Speed of operation issues
• Waste issues.
• Must have mechanical firsthand background.
• Made up of components that translate across other industries.
• Bonus has high speed manufacturing experience.
• Soft skills collaborative continuous improvement
• Car engines boat engines. Auto mechanical background HVAC. Low voltage electronics and sensors

• Setup operate optimize changeover/troubleshoot and maintain assigned departmental production equipment.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards maintaining product quality minimizing/preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels daily.

• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications plant policies and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared up by the supervisor or Engineering.
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits adjusting troubleshooting cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting.
• Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools proper troubleshooting and set up procedures and machine blueprint reading.
• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
• Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam restarts the machine cycle.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
• Continually monitors inprocess quality addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
• Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
• Supports upstream and downstream operations.
• Performs rework as required.
• Able to function in a team environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.