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PRAB, Inc.

MACHINIST

PRAB, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006

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Machinist Position Overview The Machinist position is responsible for set‑up and running all the machine tools in the machine shop necessary to produce the wide variety of parts that complement our equipment, plan various operations required to machine components accurately and economically, and resolve questions on drawings and parts orders with the appropriate departments.

Qualifications

Dedication to excellence and a quality output

Two‑year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment

General understanding of manufacturing principles and procedures

General math skills

Read, write and interpret complex PRAB blueprints and lists of materials

Precision machining and fabrication of components and assemblies from blueprints and sketches

Be familiar with the construction of the machine shop equipment and maintain

Work effectively without supervision

Accurately read precision measuring equipment

Responsibilities

Promote excellence throughout the department

Ability to make quality parts quickly and within precise tolerances

Perform high quality welds with an arc welder on various materials

Track and requisition consumable and production stock supplies

Stock inventory in proper locations on a timely basis

Perform quality control inspections

Continuous improvement is expected in all critical activities such as overall product quality and appearances, safety and productivity

The employee will supply all basic tools required to perform the above operations

Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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