Machinist I (1st Shift, M-F 6AM- 2PM)
$47,840–$47,840 year
On-siteZeeland, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Operate CNC and manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, Swiss, and grinders to produce precision metal parts according to specifications. Perform setup, supporting operations, and 1st piece inspections while interpreting engineering blueprints and adhering to detailed work instructions. Utilize various gages to ensure product compliance with quality standards and maintain data records per operating standards. Apply 5S principles to keep workstations organized and clean, and collaborate with team members to encourage safety protocol adherence. This role supports Woodward's mission to design energy control solutions for a cleaner future.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent
- 1- 3+ years of CNC Machining experience
- General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines
- This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality
- Knowledge of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) programming/machining including the ability to read, understand, edit basic programs and/or basic knowledge of one or more of the following skills - grinding, turning, milling, drilling
- Intermediate ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate activities, tools, and next steps in the production process
- Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing such as perpendicularity, parallelism, flatness
- This includes the ability to interpret tolerances on prints and perform inspection techniques
- This includes the ability to interpret datum structures, material condition tolerances, orientation tolerances
- This also includes process optimization or the ability to identify opportunities to improve current production processes and to implement the necessary steps for the improvements
- The ability to define, diagnose, and resolve problems
- This includes the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills and the ability to integrate knowledge of current resources and constraints, priorities and manufacturing processes
- Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce
Desired Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
- Proficiency in basic computer software
- A lean mindset
- A commitment to continuous improvement
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