Machinist - Rexam - Kent, WA

The Machinist is responsible for making machine parts or other equipment required for production or maintenance. The Machinist is also responsible for rebuilding, repairing and/or overhauling all types of can manufacturing and other types of equipment or machine parts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
  


• Determine most efficient setup and operation of machine tools taking into consideration type of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool speeds and feeds.
  


• Participate in the rebuild, repair or overhaul types of can manufacturing and other equipment. Make or repair parts as required.
  


• Read and interpret blueprints, work from verbal or written instructions or parts to be copied or fitted to plan setup and operation on types of basic or specialized machine tools.
  


• Determine specifications for inspection of work and using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools, perform required inspection before, during and after machining.
  


• Perform welding and brazing as required.
  


• Use machinist hand tools. Exhibit a thorough knowledge of mechanical principles involved in repair and overhaul work including timing, synchronizing and aligning the mechanical action so that, under power, the assemblies are mechanically coordinated.
  


• Set up can manufacturing and other equipment, under power, testing for mechanical difficulties, tracing to their source and correcting.
  


• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, including those related to building, machinery and as a support service to production, report findings and take appropriate action. Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
  


• Perform initial set up and try-out of new tooling; noting tool operation and necessary modifications, rework, inspect and repair in production machinery. Remove and install production dies as assigned and keep them in repair.
  


• Maintain production tooling by replacement and grinding worn tools such as rings and punches. Inspect work, record disbursement of tools and recommend purchase of necessary stock and supplies.
  


• Refer unusual or critical needs to supervisor.
  


• Assist and participate in the installation and/or change of the layout of machines and mechanical equipment in a plant; layout and assemble as necessary, conforming to building codes and similar specifications.
  


• Perform required painting, required cement, mortar and plastering work and required carpentry work. Make crates, scaffolds, etc. Perform building maintenance, such as repairing floors, window, doors, and roofs.
  


• Perform metal forming, welding, brazening, guard work, and sheet metal fabrication and installation. Maintain duct work cleaning and repairing as required.
  


• Perform repair and maintenance work on industrial and small motorized equipment with gas, diesel, propane and electrical motors.
  


• Prepare Bill of Materials needed for new work and lays out work and material to be used; estimates completion time, requisitions materials required. Maintain an inventory of standard mill items.
  


• Set up and operate manual lathes, manual milling machines, precision grinders, drill presses, band saws, and other powered metal-working tools to machine parts to specified dimensions within .0003″.
  


• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
  

Rexam Beverage Can is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation and veteran or disability status.

Job Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
  


• Minimum 5+ previous mechanical/fast-paced manufacturing experience
  


• High School diploma or equivalent required
  


• Demonstrated mathematical and mechanical aptitude
  


• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and equipment of the machinist trade.
  


• Knowledge of the machining qualities, properties and uses of various metals such as aluminum, brass, steel, cast iron and stainless steel as well as non-metallic materials.
  


• Skill in the operation of machine tools and the use of precision measuring devices.
  


• Proven skills in layout, parts fabrication, blue print reading, metal and materials, rigging, mechanical principles and repairs, operation of machine tools including
  

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand for a long duration of time, in excess of 8 hours a day
  


• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
  


• Able to lift 50 pounds floor to waist
  


• Ability to squat for 2+ minutes at a time
  


• Able to move wrists for fine movements
  


• Able to push/pull 100+ of static force
  


• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
  


• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts if needed
  

Rexam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, genetic characteristics, and medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at 704-551-1500 and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis.

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