Machinist

Position Description

Machinist

Company Overview: 

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.   

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.  

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations. 

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.   

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.  

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index. www.stabilus.com 

Central Research Laboratories (CRL), the Remote Handling business within DESTACO is a key P&L serving the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, radio-pharmaceutical and bio-containment) and Nuclear market segments. Our products are recognized in the marketplace under the CRL brand.  

Position Summary:

The Machinist sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including CNC machines, lathes, drill presses, grinders and other precision equipment and may assist Manufacturing Team Members in the set-up of machines. This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor. This position is for 1st shift.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works from drawings and written instructions to create parts. 
• Performs a wide variety of duties to set up and operate CNC machines. Performs diversified and complex operations on one or more machines simultaneously as required. 
• Writes and edits programs as needed to meet overall part tolerance requirements. 
• Requires basic knowledge of various metals and of measurements used in machining processes in order to provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinist. 
• Understands all aspects of operating machines (every switch/button) and can proficiently run multiple machines simultaneously in the department.
• Handles changeovers without assistance, has the ability/understanding of CNC machine logic, able to write basic programs, post-edit CNC programs to fine-tune processes for optimal performance and is able to read, find errors and troubleshoot programs. 
• Capable of setting up jobs, running jobs and inspecting parts. 
• Capable of performing all “external” setup tasks for the next job, while the machine is running.
• Possesses basic math and problem-solving abilities.
• Reads prints to recognize specifications for various surfaces being machined.
• Works from prints and determine operational sequences; select tools, spindle speeds, tool feed rates and chucking/holding requirements in accordance with materials.
• Inspects work pieces at beginning of and throughout production run to insure part meets tolerance requirements.
• Inspects and understands when to replace cutting tools.  
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use all necessary measuring tools in order to assure conformance to print.

• Understands and verifies tolerances for machined surfaces. 
• Detects worn tools and replaces tooling as appropriate.
• Establish proper tool offsets and make necessary adjustments. 
• Performs preventative maintenance as needed on assigned equipment.
• Advises supervisor of conduct that may violate rules, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Safety – Understands safe operation of equipment, tools and PPE.  Recognizes potential for dangerous situations; uses safe work practices.  Utilizes behavior based safety methods to sustain a safe working environment.
• Ethics and Work Standards – Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. 
• Communication – Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar.  Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
• Teamwork/Relationships – Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow the business.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.
• Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution – Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Works with others to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees.

• Accountability – Accepts responsibility regarding projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CNC machining and programming operations as generally acquired in one to three years of trades training or vocational schooling
• 3-5 years of experience in setting up, operating and programming CNC machine

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience
• Associate degree preferred

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodations)

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.