Journeyman Machinist
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Job Location:
Lewiston, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Where you will work
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Papers facilities producing paperboard products and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Papers headquarters in Spokane Washington the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Papers business strategy.
Located on the border of Idaho and Washington Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing boating camping and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club Twin County United Way Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho Washington State University and Lewis-Clark State College as well as several strong K-12 school districts.
Position Duties:
At Clearwater Paper we value the safety of our employees. This position is able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment following appropriate personal protective equipment requirements and upholding the mills safety program at all levels.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes milling machines shapers or grinders.
- Measure examine and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Align and secure holding fixtures cutting tools attachments accessories and materials onto machines.
- Study sample parts blueprints drawings and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Lay out measure and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts. 10) Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Check workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
- Maintain industrial machines applying knowledge of mechanics shop mathematics metal properties layout and machining procedures.
- Clean and lubricate machines tools and equipment in order to remove grease rust stains and foreign matter.
- Program computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.
- Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools and power tools in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
- Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products using a variety of metalworking machines.
- Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly inspection and testing using knowledge of machine functions metal properties and mathematics.
- Confer with numerical control programmers in order to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.
- Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
- Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Design fixtures tooling and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
- Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
- Install experimental parts and assemblies such as hydraulic systems electrical wiring lubricants and batteries into machines and mechanisms.
Required Skills:
- Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance.
- Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics and their applications.
Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. - Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards processors chips electronic equipment and computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
- Be willing to learn and utilize secondary maintenance skills in millwright and pipefitting.
Starting Pay Rate is $41.00 per hour. Benefit package includes medical dental vision life insurance 401k vacation time and pension after 90 days. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test and a satisfactory background check. An excellent benefit package begins upon the successful completion of the probationary period. Applications must be submitted online through our careers page at
Key Skills
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Calipers
- FANUC
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- Tooling
- CNC
- CAM Programming
- CNC Lathe
- Micrometer
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Trigonometry
About Company
Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a premier private brand tissue manufacturer and producer of high-quality paperboard products. Our products can provide more sustainable alternatives to those made from non-renewable resources. We are grounded in our core values of character, collaborat ... View more
