Senior Machinist

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Company Description:

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an advanced level position that exists to utilize the incumbent's training, experience, and knowledge as a Machinist. This position is responsible for assisting in the engineering, manufacture, and development processes of machinery used to produce the various components and products used in Orenco septic and filtration systems. This position is also responsible for machining and fabrication of Orenco components and products as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KRA (Key Result Areas):

> Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco Management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.
• Prioritizes safety for themselves and co-workers and sets a good example by continuing to develop themselves.
• Keeps work area clean and free of hazards.
• Starts up and shuts down equipment under power within the company.
• Lockout/Tagout safety procedures and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) requirements.

> Leadership

• Encourages self-development amongst co-workers and sets a good example by continuing to develop themselves.
• Mentors co-workers and develops good working relationships with fellow employees.

> Machining

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and develops sketches to plan the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools.
• Manufactures, fits, and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies.
• Establishes the setup, run and testing procedures used to produce products to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source.
• Manufactures or duplicates, from originals, patterns, molds, components, and products.
• Plans set up and operates typical machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tools feeds and speeds.
• Uses typical machinist hand tools.
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using a full range of precision measuring and gauging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, welding, and heat-treating various metals in absence of welder. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• May be part of a mechanical/construction team on the construction, installation, or repairs to machinery and structures, working with other trades such as millwrights, welders, carpenters, electricians, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing machine shop machinery, safety, and security.
• Trains other team members in the proper use and operation of shop equipment.

> Communications

• Communicates with engineers and product designers, providing input to manufacturing capability on newly formed products and machinery.
• Assists in writing the SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) for production machine, and/or tooling equipment.
• Monitors work orders on a daily basis. Coordinates work completion among team members.
• Participates in team or department meetings and discussions.

> Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. Occasional overtime may be required.

> Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

> Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least seven years of machine shop experience and the knowledge and skills to operate machine shop tools and various machinist hand tools.
• Completion of the two-hour Emergency Response & HW (HazWopper) Training, and annual follow up training, is required. Training description: Emergency communication, alarms and evacuation routes, contingency plan implementation/emergency response procedures, emergency equipment use. Hazardous waste management – handling and storage rules.
• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to use a calculator.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires a very high degree of precision and quality.
• Ability to use measuring devices and equipment for the inspection of manufactured products and machinery.
• Has led one or more projects to completion and documented its results.
• Has the ability to noticeably improve the skills and morale of people around them.
• Has the ability to display positivity, self-drive, and forward thinking.
• Takes ownership and responsibility, understands what it takes to get the job done and is consistently on task.
• Requires little to no assistance with intricate tasks and grasps complicated tasks quickly.
• Has the knowledge and ability to streamline procedures and reduce waste.
• Constantly seeks improvements and is able to identify and address potential roadblocks and correct them early in the process.
• Can make immediate decisions that benefit the shop and knows when to stop and ask questions as well as who to seek out for answers.
• Able to place BTS (build to stock), assist with BOM's (bill of materials), and designs.
• Ability to set and document production standards.
• Able to react to shifting priorities with a positive attitude, highly adaptable, can prioritize and organize efforts quickly in time of crisis and chaos.
• Attacks job duties with intensity.
• Able to train others to a high level. Has the respect of the team members and directs them effectively. Listens to other team members and respects their ideas or concerns. Shares knowledge acquired.
• Able to identify and maintain the highest quality standards.
• Good communication and team building skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, work quickly, efficiently, independently, and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize, schedule, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to make efficient use of available time.
• Is familiar with and able to follow approved safe handling and storage procedures for various chemicals.
• Distinguishes differences in materials of similar type, look, and feel.
• Basic computer ability.
• Ability to be trained and safely operate various power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid driver's license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business. Must meet company insurability requirements.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Bench Grinder

Calipers

Chop Saw

Computer

Drill Press

Forklift

Grinder Sanders

Hammer/Mallets

Hand Truck

Level

Metal Lathe

Micrometers

Paint Gun

Pallet Jack

Pneumatic Wrenches

Powered Hand Tools

Punch Press

Razor Knife

Reamer

Screwdriver

Sonic Welder

Tape Measure

Vehicle

Vernier Calipers

Vertical Mill

Wire Welder

Wrenches

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor production environment involving some limited exposure to Acetylene and Nitrogen gases, varying quantities of gaseous carbon dioxide, paints, and solvent fumes, diisocyanato, cyclohexanone, methyl methacrylate, and styrene. Exposure levels are below standard limits, and respirators are available. Some exposure to glare generated from welding and cutting torch processes, cuts, and scrapes which require the wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves, safety glasses, face shields, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, time viewing a computer screen, prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete floors, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, holding, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, repetitive foot and hand movement with good manual dexterity. Regular job duties require frequent unassisted lifting of up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs., lifting over 70 lbs. must be assisted. Occasional operation of a motor vehicle.

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