Intermediate Machinist

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At Safe Fleet our name says it all – we are redefining what Fleet Safety means with one-stop access to customized, integrated, and intelligent solutions that answer today’s safety needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. By making fleets smarter, we make them safer.

 We’ve worked to build an integrated safety platform for fleet vehicles of every type – School Bus, Transit, Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Work Truck, Truck & Trailer, Waste & Recycling, Industrial, and Military.

 We’re driving safety forward in everything we do and we’re looking for innovative, enthusiastic self-starters to join us.

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Safe Fleet® and its partners design and manufacture state-of-the-art, automated tarp systems for the heavy-duty trucking industry serving the Construction, Agriculture, Waste and Recycling markets. Our systems efficiently and reliably contain and protect payloads, create a safer working environment for drivers, and maximize your return-on-investment by increasing revenues and reducing cost of ownership.

Intermediate Level Machinist/Programmer has proven documented experience in setting up, trouble shooting, and operating all phases of CNC Mill & Lathe Machining Centers as well as manual mills and lathes. A successful employee will have proven experience as a CNC operator with minimal supervision and must be willing to work with others that they interact with to resolve problems and meet customer requirements.    The department currently utilizes (Mori Sekik NL1500 & 2000 - Mori Seiki SL 154’s) Bar Feeder and Chucker’s, HAAS VF1’s and have plans to upgrade the department to include HAAS VF-4. Additional equipment to learn will be machining operations on Nidec Gear hobber as well as set up. Additionally, there will be training on a GH Induction Heat Treat machine and set up of recipes for processing pinions and spur gears. The employee must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to read and comprehend general business documents, computer printouts, and drawings. Must have strong organizational skills, a desire to learn, and be detail oriented. Must demonstrate ability to handle new and changing tasks, follow instructions and defined procedures, and show a willingness to learn and train. Must be able to work well with others and be a productive team member. All positions in the department are machine operators. The ability to program multiple axis lathes, milling and drilling machines and demonstrating ability to enter and edit programs to ensure proper machine operation is a plus.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Set-up and operate all CNC Mill & Lathe machining centers to complete daily work orders. Very familiar with installing, adjusting and securing three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, fixtures, workpieces, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, stock pushers and indicating vices.
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Experience with G Codes & M Codes is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret component prints or drawings, make average to complicated arithmetic calculations, and resolve technical problems.
• Will often collaborates as directed with Manufacturing and NPD Engineers and can work independently to develop manufacturing/machining processes from drawings to create a quality part meeting specifications and project lead time requirements.  These NPD projects will often utilize our manual machining centers. 
• Provides feedback to engineering and manufacturing personnel as new products are developed, and new procedures are implemented.
• Improve manufacturing processes through fixture design, CNC programming upgrades, perform (what if scenarios) with different tools/speeds/feed rates.
• Designs and manufactures fixtures to hold parts on a specific machine.
• Determines proper tooling to be used for various required base metals. Establishes optimum feeds and speeds. Understands the effects of these variables on the machining process.
• Verifies settings by proficient use of precision measuring devices (i.e. micrometers and calipers), first-run part, sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Conduct first piece & hourly inspection to ensure quality standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Successfully demonstrates trouble shooting and problem-solving ability.
• Understand, support and assist the preventative maintenance requirements of CNC Mills/Lathes and Implements maintenance based on defined schedules.
• Understands the 5S and Workplace Organization of the CNC Mill & Lathe work-centers and demonstrates ability to maintain each work area within these guidelines.
• Ability to manage software, files, solid models, and other interfaces associated with programming software. 
• Train and assist machine operators in various work centers as directed by Team Lead or Supervisor.

PRODUCTIVITY:

• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to efficiently work with internal departments to deliver what is needed
• Reacts with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround

 PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

• Commitment to excellence and goal oriented
• Proactive rather than reactive. Able to avoid mistakes that could/should be anticipated.
• Solid problem-solving skills

 ATTENDANCE:

• Reports to work on time and communicates schedule changes promptly to supervisor.
• Schedules time off in advance.
• Keeps absences within guidelines.

 SAFETY:

• Maintains the highest standards of safety in performing all duties.

 QUALITY OF WORK:

• Quality-driven
• Ability to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience, and common sense.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

 TEAMWORK: 

• Able to build productive working relationships with internal personnel based on respect and good rapport.
• Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently.
• Show a willingness to assist other team members as appropriate
• Consistently demonstrates a "can-do" attitude.

 Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Trade school degree (preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience as a CNC Machinist
• G-code & CAM software i.e. Mastercam software
• Advanced training, certification, education a plus.

 Physical Working Conditions:

• Job requires repetitively lifting average weight objects with repetitive bending and stooping.
• Occasionally be required to physically lift, pull, push, or apply force up to 50 lbs.
• Job may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing.
• Job may require above average agility and dexterity.
• Job may require extended hours and/or overtime may be required based on workload.
• General work area is in a production environment where moderate levels of noise and/or heat and cold occur.

At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success.  We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses. 

 We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law.

 *Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.