*This role is located in Kalona & will relocate to CIVCO's new facility in Coralville late Spring 2025.

The machinists operate 3-4 axis CNC machines to produce complex parts demonstrating advanced cross training flexibility, including first part run and full machine recovery. Machinists can complete complex setups on 3-4 axis machines, apply advanced blueprint and GD& T reading to complex production inspection processes. Machinists will also be able to edit programs and write simple programs. The machinist’s competencies include troubleshooting complex parts, providing assistance and training to lower level operators, processing already programmed aluminum tools, and making necessary adjustments to achieve fit and function of the tool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Involved in developing a company-wide obsession toward achieving and maintaining the highest level of quality, customer responsiveness, and on-time delivery as measured by our customers.
2. Fully operate multiple machine platforms as needed, including CNC Mills and Lathes.
3. Perform complex setups without assistance on several machine platforms, including 3 and 4 axis machines.
4. Perform complex inspection tasks to validate and respond to dimensional requirements and specifications utilizing advanced GD& T and print reading abilities.
5. Validate programs and first part runs on newly developed products.
6. Assist in accurate and safe full machine recovery. Able to troubleshoot and solve programming issues and tooling issues as needed. Able to perform rework on parts as needed.
7. Perform SPC as required.
8. Maintains machines in operational condition by performing daily preventive maintenance checks of oil levels and coolant concentration, reporting any machine abnormalities to the shift team leader or supervisor.
9. Maintains a clean and organized work area to 6S standards.
10. Maintains continuity among work shifts through verbal or documented communication for required actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
11. Assist and lead machine operators.
12. Accountable for achieving approved personal performance objectives as stated in the annual Operating Plan and individual merit goals.
13. Accountable for the prudent stewardship of department assets and their proper risk management.
14. Works closely with other Machinists, Machine Operators, Molding Center, Engineering, Program Management, Quality, associates and functional managers and supervisors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Four to six years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

1. Proficient at creating NC programs from 3D models as well as prints.
2. Must have good hand/eye coordination and strong attention to detail.
3. Ability to communicate appropriately with departments such as Engineering, other Quality departments, Shipping, Labeling, and other internal customers.
4. Ability to read and understand written instructions.
5. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
6. Ability to demonstrate secondary level computer, math, and computation skills.
7. Ability to walk while carrying weight, sit and stand as needed, climb ladders, lift, push, pull, and use whole body movements to complete tasks.
8. Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others.
9. Ability to determine and set priorities for the team to meet production and customer needs.
10. Regular attendance is required for the ability to complete all work.
11. Requires face-to-face interaction with team members, peers, and management to complete all work and provide support.
12. Ability to work more than 40 hours per week (overtime) if needed based on business demand.

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 the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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