Machinist I - Ellwood National Forge : Job Details

Ellwood Crankshaft Group (ECG) is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets. Today, ECG has four facilities throughout PA. We are currently seeking a full-time Machinist I for our facility in Hermitage, PA and will assist all locations as needed. This non-exempt position could require overtime, weekends and rotating shifts as needed. QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Three or more years machining experience preferred but not required
• Ability to use various measuring instruments, including micrometers and snap gauges

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Familiar with general computer applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a variety of work schedules and overtime as needed

• Perform all work in accordance with Company safety rules
• Read and understand written instructions and work lists
• Basic shop math skills (Algebra / Geometry)
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings
• Use precision measuring instruments
• Experience operating tow motors, overhead cranes, or similar heavy equipment

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Primary responsibility is to operate a large, Manual Bearing Grinder
  • Loading work piece into machine, layout and setting program offsets
  • Monitoring the machining process, identifying and correcting issues
  • Unloading and deburring of semi-finished part
• Basic machine maintenance (simple repairs, filling oil tanks, cleaning out chips and debris)
• Performing in-process inspection of completed work pieces
• Maintaining relevant reports and documentation
• Keeping work area neat, clean, and organized
• Operating a metal cutting band saw
• Moving items with overhead cranes, power pushers, fork lifts, and other motorized equipment
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production needs
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Maintains housekeeping in all work areas and performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow and/or plant needs.

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. Activity, Condition or Physical Requirement Rarely (0-10%) Sometimes (10+ - 25%) Frequently (25+ - 50%) Regularly (50+ - 80%) Always (80+ - 100%) Travel (by car and/or air) XStandingX SittingXWalkingX TalkingXHearingX ClimbingXBalancingXStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingXCrawlingXReachingX PushingXPullingXLiftingXGraspingXFinger manipulationXFeeling/touchingXHand/arm repetitive motionX Foot repetitive motionX Physical requirement: x Very Heavy This position will require occasional material handling up to 40 pounds which could include floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc. The position will require frequent material handling up to 30 pounds. The position will require frequent bending and squatting and constant standing, walking and reaching. Visual acuity requirement - Includes color, depth perception and field of vision: x Close visual acuity Visual inspection involving small defects of parts such as rust, burrs, debris using visual inspection devices close to the eye or at a distance. Ability to see lifting equipment placement when loading, unloading, moving parts. Working Conditions: x Manufacturing environment with some exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts