Machinist I chez RED DOT CORPORATION

Description

Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position:

Summary Description:

Processes customer orders using enterprise processing system. Ensures order accuracy and Sets up and operates metal working machines to manufacture parts to company tolerances and specifications. Inspects tooling for preventive maintenance and logs it into the database. Helps the Machinists and Toolmakers with various tasks as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

· Machining of various production parts and delivery to the work centers.

· Measures, marks and cuts materials to required shapes and sizes with various machines and hand tools.

· Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of all types of machine shop machine tools.

· Uses full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start of job. Performs repair, rebuilding or overhaul work of manufacturing or service equipment from blueprints, company manufacturing manuals, written or verbal instructions. Starts up and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures for equipment under power and OSHA requirements.

· Makes repair parts if not commercially available nor available from company central inventory stores.

· Plans set up and operate typical machine shop machine tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications. Use typical machinist ‘s hand tools.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Act as an ambassador and project a “good company image” at all times maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach. 

· Is knowledgeable of company policies and quality procedures. 

· Ensures all areas are maintained in accordance with company policy, state, federal and regulating entities.

· Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals. Implement new company initiatives as assigned.

· Provide internal and on-site customer support and problem solving as a work product/services expert. Make recommendations to management regarding solutions. 

· Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative based on company policy and regulating entities. Give regular updates to direct supervisor regarding progress and non-routine occurrences that may disrupt work schedule.

· Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety, security and environmental revisions. Handle relevant equipment with care, being concerned with safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Supervisor/Lead.

· Ensure a professional appearance, use professional verbiage and maintain appropriate body language.

· Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume regulated environment applying strong attention to detail. 

· Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions.

· Strong communication skills with external and internal personnel to include: 

o Active listening skills; ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

o Ability to clearly explain technical subjects to internal and external personnel.

o Strive for clarity and for alleviation of tension when the need arises.

o Able to be effective in a wide range of cultural groups and cross-cultural relationships and have the ability to communicate clearly to non-native speakers.

· Able to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment and amongst multiple interruptions and competing demands.

· Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends and learning new skills when possible.

Requirements

Education

· High school graduate, or GED equivalent

Experience:

· Good communications skills; ability to foster and work in a “team” oriented environment. 

· Previous experience operating a surface grinder, milling machine, metal lathe required.

· Must be able to properly use precision measuring instruments.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unaided.

· Must be able to follow safety rules.

· Good attendance record

· Ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers, and supervisors.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in layout and production machined parts and

development of jigs and fixtures.

· Ability to use metal working precision measuring instruments.

· Ability to operate metal working machines.

· Knowledge of working properties of commons metals and alloys.

· Adequate foundation in shop mathematics includes geometry and trigonometry

Physical Requirements: 

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:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand at computer for extended periods of time 

· The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Sufficient manual dexterity and motor control to use common drafting implements and calculators.

Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role:

• Paid Sick Time/Paid Sick and Safe Time.
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Average of 14 paid holidays per year.
• Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
• Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users.
• Employer sponsored Vision Plans.
• Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees.
• Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries.
• 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation.
• 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours.
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums.
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums.
• Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes.
• Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc.

Salary Grade** for this role is as follows:

Min: $23.00/hour

Mid: $24.00/hour

Max: $25.00/hour

*Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits

** Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market.

Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.