MACHINIST 1st Shift MACON [MACON01307]

About YKK Corporation

At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.

Job Summary

Produce fabricated machine parts having a complex nature of geometry using blueprints.  Examples are compound angles, compound radii blends and close tolerances (.005 m/m) using machine tools such as mills, lathes, grinders, CNC controls and EDMs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fabricate complex level machine replacement parts.  Example would be from raw material to ready for shipment.  This would be accomplished with blueprint and little or no instruction.
• Inspect physical and metallurgical properties of parts in process using the complete range of equipment:  micrometers, microscopes, hardness testers, sine plates and contour tracers
• Instruct entry and mid-level machinists in proper manufacturing processes
• Assist Design Engineers on new manufacturing processes regarding engineering concepts
• Write CNC programs both manually and computer assisted
• Performs any other duties assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (minimum)
• A high degree of skill in math and some knowledge of CAD is required
• Must know how to use machine tools such as mills, lathes, grinders, CNC controls and EDMs
• Technical School or military equivalent plus 5 years industrial experience required

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 this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop/bend, reach/stretch, climb, use hands and arms to lift objects and /or materials weighing up to 50 lbs.  The employee may be required to occasionally push materials or product that weigh up to 500 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance 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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as required by safety program rules.                               

Equal Opportunity

YKK is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. To accomplish this commitment, the Company shall comply with all current occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and develop the best feasible operations, procedures, technologies, and policies to provide such conditions. In order to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers, the Company maintains an environment free of smoke and smokeless tobacco products and does not tolerate the use of any illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol in the workplace.