Machinist

- Remove excess material from forged components and closed dies using CNC mills, lathes, and established machining processes.

- Review production assignments, drawings, inspection sheets, and work instructions.

- Load, position, secure, flip, and unload components using cranes and fixtures.

- Verify that the correct program, tooling, fixture, and part positioning are used.

- Continuously monitor machines and stop operations when unusual noises, movement, tooling problems, or other abnormal conditions occur.

- Measure parts using digital calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and other precision instruments.

- Compare measurements with documented dimensions and tolerances.

- Use decimals and subtraction to calculate dimensional differences and make authorized offset adjustments.

- Stop and ask for assistance when measurements approach tolerance limits or repeated adjustments do not correct the issue.

- Complete required production, inspection, preventive-maintenance, and downtime documentation.

- Industrial, manufacturing, production, mechanical, or similar hands-on experience required.

- CNC machining or heavy-manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

- Experience using precision measuring instruments is required.

- Basic shop math skills, including decimals and subtraction.

- Ability to follow drawings, measurements, written instructions, and established procedures.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

- Willingness to take notes, ask questions, and learn new equipment and processes.

- Reliable attendance and ability to work the required rotating schedule.

- Must be available to work weekends and overtime based on production needs.

- Work is performed around CNC machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts, suspended loads, coolant, oil, noise, and hot or sharp metal chips. Working conditions and temperature may vary depending on the assigned machining area and production process.

- The position requires extended standing and walking and may involve bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

- Required personal protective equipment must be worn throughout the shift.

Ellwood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.