Tools & Equipment Division located in Derby, Kansas manufactures and distributes a broad line of specialty Tools/ Equipment for use in the Automotive Professional Trade Industry through a network of distributors worldwide.

The Machinist position will work in collaboration with the Manufacturing Team to operate a wide variety of CNC mills and lathes.

Duties & Responsibilities:
 Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers.
 Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
 Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
 Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
 Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
 Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
 Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
 Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
 Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
 Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
 Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
 Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
 Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
 Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
 Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
 Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
 Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
 Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
 Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
 Continue to learn and grow knowledge of equipment/tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
 Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
 Other duties as assigned

Tools:
 CNC Machines – Turning Tools, Boring Bars, Threaders, ID/OD, End Mills, Face Mills, Boring Head.
 Precision Instruments – Calipers, Micrometers, Height Stand, Threaded Plug Gauges, Ring Gauges, Gauge Pins, Radius Gauges, ID Micrometers, Bore Gauges, ID Calipers.
 Manual/Hand Equipment – Drill Press, Dotco, Bridgeport Mill, Manual Lathe, Dremel.
 Fork Lift

Qualifications:
 High school diploma or equivalent required.
 (3-5) years of Precision Machining Experience preferred.
 On-the-job training will be provided for specific job assignments.

Hours:
1st Shift - Mon-Thur 5am - 3:30pm (3 openings)
Weekend Shift - Fri - Sun - 5am - 5:30pm (2 openings)
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Derby KS