Machinist

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess a team-oriented attitude; have a multidiscipline background, and a passion for innovation. We are looking for leadership skills to develop a new group internally.

If you are one who like to build a team, has strong skillsets and likes to see your own ideas come to life, apply quickly!

SUMMARY

The Machinist role is responsible for setup, operation, and programming of computer numerically controlled and manual machines to repair or build tooling in support of production. Reports to lead machinist and/or toolmaker and the toolroom supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Transports raw materials and piece parts to and from assigned work areas.
• Performs workpiece and machine setups.
• Interprets tool drawings and setup sheets to repair or fabricate tool components.
• Programs at the machine control to make or repair tool components as needed, leverages macros, canned cycles, and conversational programming.
• Setup wearable machining tools per setup sheets or as needed.
• Runs programs to produce components. Dry runs and proves out programs as needed.
• Adjusts cutting parameters as needed.
• Monitors condition of wearable machining tools and tool life. Replaces tools as needed.
• Measures and gauges tool components using various devices to verify process conformance and / or that tool components are made to print or made to fit as directed.
• Calibrates and regularly verifies calibrations of manual and automatic measuring tools including tool-setters and probes. Sets up automatic measuring tools as needed.
• Transports tool component workpieces in and out of metal removal machinery and measuring devices.
• Produces setup sheets for proven programs as needed and saves to shop backup.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance as needed at workstations, including daily maintenance and regularly cleans operated machinery after use or as needed to preserve serviceability.
• Keeps the work area neat and organized.
• Promotes a safe work environment.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as needed.

• Journeyman Machinist or equivalent (4+ years applicable, verifiable experience).
• 5 axis experience preferred.
• Precision Grinding experience preferred.
• Wire and/or sinker EDM experience preferred.
• Die cast and/or stamping tool building experience preferred.
• The ability to understand and influence others using strong communication skills preferred.

Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Background check required.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.