Machinist Painter

About the job Machinist Painter

We are currently seeking a Machinist Painter for our client located in Deerfield to work full time with 1 to 3 years of experience. Must be flexible and able to work overtime when needed.

Job Description
SUMMARY: Plans and lays out complex machining operations; fabricates and assembles various types and sizes of product parts, tooling, and assemblies; performs jig, fixture, tool, and die work. Paint various products and sub-assemblies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes various types of manuals, numerically controlled, and computerized machine shop equipment to perform machining operations on all types of materials including but not limited to ferrous and nonferrous metals, nonmetallic materials, their alloys, and synthetic materials.
• Works from and in accordance with specifications and design criteria including but not limited to verbal instructions, drawings, and blueprints; performs standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, speeds, and feeds of machining. Must be able to work with metalwork drawings to manufacture, drill, and countersink various product metalwork sub-assemblies.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments; maintains accurate dimensional tolerances based upon drawings. Caliper/measuring devices experience required.
• Selects the appropriate cutting tools to maximize efficiency and ensure quality of product.
• Perform multiple manual equipment setups and machining operations to produce metal parts and assemblies on a production basis. All equipment is manually operated (not software driven).
• Set up and operates a variety of manually operated machines, such as milling machine, drill presses, band saw, lathe, belt sanders, etc., to perform machining operations.
• Fabricates complicated parts having many interrelated dimensions, compound angles, irregular surfaces, coordinate and exacting tolerances requiring the layout of parts, the selection and use of hand tools, and/or the setup and operation of various machine tools.
• Improvises production aides as necessary to facilitate operations.
• Reworks and calibrates production parts or assemblies and machine tooling as required; checks each component for accuracy.
• Suggests changes in design involving productivity and process of manufacture to proper staff.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of industry, machinery, and techniques.

• Paint product sub-assemblies and finished product using conventional spray booth with spray guns. Mix/prepare paint by hand.
• Safely perform painting operations with minimal supervision.
• Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting a good example for others to follow.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as paint sprayers.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using paint/paint strippers, other chemicals and use protective equipment as required.

• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and considerations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of proper use of measuring tools/gauges and cutting tools.
• Understanding of blueprints and routers.
• Knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary.
• Excellent communication and basic math skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing

• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary

• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction

• Continually required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals