What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lathe Machinist (Day Shift) position at Aagard?
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Key Obsessions:
At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
Description
Key Obsessions:
- Operate Equipment Efficiently
- Set up and operate multiple CNC Mills, Lathes, and related equipment to produce parts to exact specifications.
- Modify and optimize machining code to maximize equipment capabilities and performance.
- Accurately record part movement, run time, and material usage in the ERP system.
- Monitor machine performance and adjust workflows to maintain throughput and minimize delays.
- Produce Quality Parts
- Verify part quality by inspecting components against prints and precision tolerances.
- Adjust tooling, fixtures, and machine parameters as needed to ensure consistent results.
- Troubleshoot machining issues promptly to prevent defects and minimize downtime.
- Document quality findings and communicate issues proactively to support corrective action efforts.
- Maintain Equipment and Safety
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and report equipment issues immediately.
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Actively contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Identify and escalate safety or equipment risks early to prevent incidents and protect team members.
- Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
- Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
- Overtime may be required based on business and customer needs. Team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non-regular workdays.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Minimum High School diploma, Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field preferred plus 1 year machinist experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Ability to read CAD drawings and blueprints
- Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC equipment
- Ability to read and understand the proper use of measuring instruments
- Experience with fabrication and routine CNC machinery maintenance
- Demonstrated skillsets in critical thinking and technical problem solving
- Intermediate or advanced shop math skills such as algebra and trigonometry for measuring parts
- Understanding and/or experience with packaging machinery helpful
- Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be highly safety conscious
- Observant with attention to detail
- Conscientious of meeting and exceeding the internal customer requirements
- Ability to take action and be proactive
- Strong time management, organizational skills and passion for excellence
- Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
At Aagard, we believe in investing in you—your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
- No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
- Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
- Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
- Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
- Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
- 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
- Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
- 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
- Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
- Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
- Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
- Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
- Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
- Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
- Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
- Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.