CNC Lathe Machinist - Aerospace - 1st Shift

Overview/Qualifications/Responsibilities

Company Overview:

Schafer Industriesis a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Position Summary:

Schafer Industries is currently seeking a CNC Lathe Machinist - 1st Shift for its Schafer Gear Works operation in South Bend, IN.

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Job Summary:

Operates conventional, special purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts. Responsible for maintaining high productivity rate and meeting quality requirements.

Essential Functions:

Operate assigned machinery to fabricate parts to the required specifications by:

• Follow proper machine procedures and instructions.
• Ensuring proper tooling is used for machine.
• Creating and sizing jaws on the machine.
• Changing chucking devices when necessary.
• Recognizing insert and tool geometry.
• Making offset adjustments for size.
• Troubleshoot issues at the machine and make necessary adjustments.

Ensures all parts are to the required specifications by:

• Maintaining and continuously improving the quality of parts produced.
• Reading blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Verifying conformance of finished work piece specifications.
• Complying with all work instructions.
• Following and maintaining ISO, AS, and Schafer procedures.
• Completing Schafer's quality certification requirements for assigned area.

Ensure the operational effectiveness of all assigned equipment by:

• Conducting all assigned and necessary preventative maintenance procedures.
• Starting and observing machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Conferring with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problems.

Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Maintaining and continuously improving productivity of assigned machines.
• Operator multiple machines.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Continuously looking at tool life and new tooling to cut costs on tools.
• Reducing downtime of machines setups.
• Getting computer setup ready by preparing tooling, fixtures, steel, gages, etc. for jobs located in Kanban locations at assigned machines.
• Maintaining the 6S program in assigned area.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
• Providing input and assistance with the implementation of quality improvements.
• Resolving problems.
• Performing other job-related duties as required.
• Helping evaluate job applicant's knowledge for the cell prior to Schafer hiring.
• Passing along vital information in the logbook for subsequent shifts.
• Training new personnel in the operation of assigned machines.
• Assisting and/or training in other areas as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Requires physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to walk, stand, lift, carry up to 50 pounds, push, kneel, bend, stoop, reach over and under waist level, twist for extended periods of time on cement or other hard surfaces, etc.

Demonstrates the verbal and written communication skills necessary to complete forms and take messages in a legible, accurate manner.

Minimum of two years' experience as a CNC Lathe or Mill Machinist.

Have full depth of knowledge using inspection gaging, such as Micrometers, Calipers, Height Stand, Optical Comparator, etc.

Be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to communicate in English.

Ability to use a computer

Working Conditions:

Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.