This position will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining ProtoTrak lathe and milling machines to produce precision parts according to technical drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of machining principles, proficiency in interpreting blueprints, and the ability to work independently to achieve production goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce precision quality parts machining a variety of materials to engineering specification (SS304, 316L, aluminum and a variety of plastics, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret prints.
- Review Production Status Report and complete orders as needed.
- Perform own setups.
- Punch job in ERP system
- Verifying final dimensions with print, by using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, fixtures and gauges.
- Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment.
- Must understand and comply with all safety rules, Quality Management System and company policies.
- Promote customer focus
Skills:
- Program, set up, and operate ProtoTRAK lathes and milling machines using conversational controls
- Select proper speeds, feeds, and tooling for various materials
- Familiar with conversational programming
- Familiar with the metric system
- Ability to read and interpret prints
- Experience in turning lathe and mill
- Use and proficiently apply precision measuring tools
Competencies:
- Quick learner to become proficient with controls and creating plus editing conversational programs
- Sense for precision and quality, ability to spot, measure, and deliver exact standards in both physical measurements (dimensional precision) and appearance (visible quality)
- Work independently
- Highly dependable with an excellent attendance record is required
Requirements:
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer without current or future sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Education:
- High School Graduate or GED. Preferably from a vocational-technical high school, the completion of an apprenticeship program, or a community college/technical school training program.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the manufacturing shop environment.
- In addition to competitive compensation, you will enjoy working in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment and be provided with company-paid uniforms.
Position Type: This is a full-time (non-exempt/hourly) position. Compensation will range from $28 to $33 an hour, based on experience, plus a 15% second shift differential. Non-exempt employees will receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the calculated hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Hours: Second Shift, M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm – Overtime is possible
Benefits: We offer medical and dental plans (company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-paid short term and long term disability plans, company-paid life insurance and AD&D plans; voluntary vision plan; voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor company match, company paid holidays and generous paid time off plan (starting with 18 PTO days per year and increasing accrual rate every 2 1/2 years).
Home Office / Travel: This position is located in Branford, CT and requires no travel.
If you meet the qualifications and feel this position is a good match for your skills and interests, please send your resume and a cover letter including your hourly requirement.
Bausch + Stroebel’s US Headquarters is located in Branford, CT
https://us.bausch-stroebel.com
Bausch + Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer