Machinist, Master (Cary, IL, US, 60013) at Home | Aptar

Position Summary

Performs precision machining of parts for repair, maintenance and construction of high-speed assembly and prototype equipment. Responsible for Toolroom projects from conception to final outcome.

Job Elements & Position Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, designs and develops mechanisms for Toolroom projects
• Must be able to work independently without supervision
• Repairs assembly machinery and component parts as a support to the Manufacturing Department
• Produces spare parts for assembly equipment
• Assists departments in development and production of prototype, measuring and experimental tooling
• Performs custom and repair machining of plant related equipment
• May perform mechanical drawings
• May lead and/or instruct other machinists on projects
• Trains and orients new machinists

• Acts as team/work area leader to support team concept

Required Qualifications

Education

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent GED

Experience

• Must be able to machine parts to close tolerances (+/-.0005) using conventional toolroom equipment (mill, lathe, surface grinder, etc.)
• Must be familiar with machining ferrous, non-ferrous and synthetic materials and alloys
• CNC mill/lathe operation and/or set up experience preferred
• Welding experience

Skills

• Must possess design skills.
• Must be able to work with production personnel to design and troubleshoot high speed assembly equipment and prototypes.
• Must be able to produce clear sketches of machined parts.
• Must be able to weld
• Must be capable of performing trigonometric functions

• Must be able to build/rebuild production machinery
• Must have general machinist hand tools (micrometers, calipers, indicator, edge-finder, square, scale, wrenches, screwdrivers, mallet, hammer, etc and locking toolbox)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally during shift
• Must be able to stand/walk for entire shift

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the starting salary range for this role is $36/hr - $40/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.