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Description

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Schedule: 10-hour shifts, Monday - Thursday: 3:20 pm - 1:40 am

Pay: $30 - $40 *depending on experience

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm 

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Job Summary

Follow prints and specifications to set up, edit and program CNC machines and/or manual machines, such as lathes and mills, to very close tolerances and to operate these machines for precision work using best and safe practices. Employee is expected to have achieved a level of technical proficiency equivalent to a subject-matter expert, and is capable of training less senior employees and leading project teams.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual production machines, primarily mills and lathes. Mazatrol conversational experience preferred but not required.
• Setup and use, modify, if necessary, required fixtures, cutting tools and work instructions to machine parts to specification 
• Calculate the appropriate feeds and speeds for cutting operations required to manufacture parts to prints
• Identify and troubleshoot any problems with machined parts and assist other less skilled employees to resolve problems
• Evaluate tool wear and establish tool change frequency
• Perform fixture maintenance and tool replacement edits
• Perform all CNC machining processes including editing G&M codes and offsets (CNC only)
• Develop machining process instructions, tool sheets, and/or CNC machining programs as necessary and applicable to the specific machine 
• Provide assistance to other departments, primarily Manufacturing Engineering, with the development of job quotes, machining processes, fixtures, and tooling
• Cross train and mentor co-workers to share skills and knowledge
• Identify and develop product/process improvements and then lead implementation of these improvements
• Operate machines using best and safe practices
• Must produce parts within required tolerances
• Function as a team member and support other teams
• Willingness to cross train on other machines as required
• Follow documented processes 
• Maintain a high degree of quality
• Maintain required paperwork
• Housekeeping/maintenance of work area and machinery 
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Abide by company policies
• Employee may be required to present to small groups to conduct training, lead process improvement initiatives, and provide job status updates
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of ten (10) years CNC or manual machining experience required
• May substitute two (2) years experience for Associate of Arts degree in Machining Technology
• May substitute one year experience for accredited trade or vocational machining certificate
• Experience in the set-up and operation of multiple types of machine shop equipment
• Demonstrated ability, understanding, and experience to guide raw materials through all available processes, and end with a finished product that conforms to all specified requirements
• Understand the machining properties of multiple types of materials such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, stainless steel and composites
• Familiar with operation and maintenance of machines and tooling
• Ability to machine parts to precise specifications
• Ability to use the capability of the CNC control to develop CNC machining programs (CNC only)
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings for proper applications of tolerances, fit, and process control
• Proper use of precision measuring instruments including calipers, machinist protractors, radius/thread gauges and micrometers
• In-depth knowledge of Wagstaff product lines and processes
• Demonstrated ability to quote and bid unique products
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor other employees
• MRP systems for accurate job reporting and assignment of jobs 

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, machinery and equipment, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. While performing some job duties, there is a risk of electrical shock and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Job duties may require work in high, precarious places, work in outside weather conditions, and exposure to extreme temperatures in some cases. The noise level in the working environment is often loud. Because of this environment and associated risks, use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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