Job Description:

Company Description

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.

Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller will survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron’s YouTube Channel to see our customer’s applications or watch our Culture video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IC97HOKN-Y. Check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/ for additional videos.

Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

Job Description

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, sets up and operates N/C to machine complex parts. Works to blueprints and follows program readouts. Works to finish requirements and tolerances. Selects specified cutting tools and makes adjustments.
• Observes performance of tools and makes necessary changes and adjustments, including tool offsets. May receive occasional guidance from Group Leader and higher-level machinists.
• Constantly monitors proper operation of machine and quality of parts. Uses measuring and inspection equipment such as micrometers, scales, verniers, calipers, and depth gauges to check parts to specification with assistance from supervision and higher-level machinists.
• Performs secondary operations such as drilling and de-burring if machine cycle permits extra activities.
• Responsible for keeping tools, work area, and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, program readouts, and set-up instructions. Knowledge of basic shop math, usually associated with a technical high school education.
• Knowledge of all required measuring tools and the ability to use them properly. Understanding of machine shop and N/C terms, normally acquired in a minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Mechanical ability and manual dexterity to be able to perform all required duties with ease. Physical stamina for standing during working hours and to safely handle all parts and accessories typical to machine shop operation.
• Machine Shop environment with moderate temperature changes, medium to high noise level, and the hazards associated with a Machine Shop; for example, rotating cutting tools and work pieces, flying chips, coolant fumes, handling of parts with burrs and sharp edges. Such hazards require strict adherence to and use of protective procedures and devices such as safety glasses

Compensation Information:

This position has a starting salary range of $21.70 - $29.30 per hour. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.