Machinist

Position : Technical Associate/Machinist

Location : Sumter SC

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

3^rd Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

These associates will be eventually assigned to Night shift so H and F shifts. (Which ever shift has the greatest need once the CW is released from training)

We will more than likely train them on day shift for 812 weeks then transfer once TA training is successfully completed.

12hour night shift after training 3 2 2 3 schedule

Position Description

• Responsible for stepping in to repair machine breakdowns
• Troubleshoot problems
• Speed of operation issues
• Waste issues
• Must have mechanical handson background
• Made up of components that translate across other industries
• Bonus has high speed manufacturing experience
• Soft skills team oriented continuous improvement
• Car engines boat engines. Auto mechanical background
• HVAC. Low voltage electronics and sensors
• Machinist
• Setup operate optimize changeover/troubleshoot and maintain assigned departmental production equipment.
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards maintaining product quality minimizing/preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications plant policies and Department Procedures.
• Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits adjusting troubleshooting cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting.
• Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor.
• Assists the Maintenance Department LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools proper troubleshooting and set up procedures
• and machine blueprint reading.

• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel.
• Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
• 1Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam restarts the machine cycle.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
• Continually monitors inprocess quality addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
• Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).

• Supports upstream and downstream operations.
• Performs rework as required.
• Able to function in a team environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.