Machinist, 1st Class

Driven by a commitment to research, quality and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for fabrication and assembly of new machines and repaired parts and equipment designed and built to NY Engineering department. Ensures proper function of equipment and parts when released to Production department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Fabrication and assembly of fixtures and components for our packaging and related equipment.
• Supports and assists Production department with technical expertise.
• Responsible for repair and maintenance of production machine parts on an as required basis.
• Assists Production and Maintenance departments with repair of equipment.
• Makes necessary repairs to damaged or worn production equipment parts.
• Continually seeks improvements in the fabrication process as well as the production machinery.
• Supports a regular and consistent clean-up time on a weekly basis.
• Supports Liquid dept. and Warehouse with repair to damaged equipment.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The ability to work with blueprints
• Knowledge of CNC machine operation.
• Knowledge of feature cam.
• To assemble machinery and machine components.
• Knowledge to use all of the machine shop tools to complete parts for fabrication.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform his function with minimal supervision from the engineering manager and mechanical engineer.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Trade School Diploma

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be proficient in the following skills:
  
  Welding, drilling & tapping
• Setup and drawing using feature cam of CNC milling machines
• Setup and operation of CNC lathe
• Setup and operation of conventional lathe
• Setup and operation of conventional Milling machine
• Surface grinders
• Cutting & bending sheet metal
• Torque settings of various fasteners
• Shop safety
• Basic math skills
• Bearing fitting and blue print reading
• 5 years' experience in parts fabrication, assemble, of machinery and parts using all the aforementioned equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to move bilaterally right and left
• Must be able to stand for up 7 hours per/day
• Must be able to walk continuously to service machinery
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be steady on the foot
• Must be able to handle and grasp up to 50 pounds
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions