What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Machinist position at SIFCO Industries?
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SUMMARY
The Die Machinist will perform a combination of duties that includes die sinking (trimmer and impression), die repair, die control, horizontal mill operations and CNC operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Calculates dimensions, plans machining, layout, and assembly operations.
- Measures and lays outmetal stock for machining.
- Sets up and operates machine tools including a variety of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders.
- Repair dies to specifications and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
- Verifies dimensions, clearances and alignment of members and parts in die.
- Ensure quality and verify conformance of finished work to specification/
- Dismantles die and repairs or replaces parts.
- Performs minor maintenance, area housekeeping and material handling duties.
- Keep record of documentation / update system as needed for each task.
- Effectively maintain die shop materials and tools
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent in from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of one year of related experience in a machine or die shop and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong mechanical aptitude. Basic computer skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Basic shop math with emphasis on trigonometry and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Journeyman card desirable, valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are introduced into our workforce and given opportunities to grow.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons as identified by ITAR (Permanent Residents or U.S. Citizens).
SIFCO Forge has a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with an exceptional company match.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Associates Degree or equivalent in from a two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of one year of related experience in a machine or die shop and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Basic computer skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Journeyman card desirable, valid driver’s license
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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are introduced into our workforce and given opportunities to grow.
SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.
If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.
