Machinist I (1st Shift) **Sign On Bonus Available** - Tekni-plex

Interested in building a career in manufacturing? Tekni-Plex of Winston Salem is the best place to start. Tekni-Plex's Winston Salem location is the largest facility within the Consumer Products division. Tekni-Plex in Winston Salem offers a safe and inclusive working environment with great benefits (Medical, 401K, Long-term, etc.) and growth opportunities.

Shift Hours: Mon - Fri, 6:45am - 3:00pm

The Machinist is responsible for supporting maintenance, engineering and production by repairing and/or machining parts and components.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for grinding, cutting back rubber rolls
• Responsible for machining/repairing journals and bearing housing.
• Maintain roll database.
• Provide back-up to machine shop.
• Provide service or advice for emergency repairs.
• Assist with equipment modifications by providing parts by either machining or fabrication.
• To keep assigned work area in good housekeeping order.
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.
• Must be able to understand and set priorities to ensure that process equipment is reliable when needed.
• Evaluate, recommend and/or implement changes to improve machine health as needed.

The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in the operation of manual lathes and mills.
• Proficient in welding.
• Adhere to all company safety/ health rules.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and components.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Detailed -oriented with strong organizational skills
• Skills using precision measuring instruments.
• Computer skills should include proficiently in Excel & Word.
• Ability to work and think independently and work as a team member.
• A strong knowledge of math.
• Ability to effectively communicate with operations associates, vendors and support groups
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

EDUCATION

• AAS degree in a Machining Technology preferred or AAS degree in a mechanical discipline.
• One year diploma in Machine Shop, plus 5 years of work experience. 
• Military school and experience will be considered

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; high heat; and risk of static shock. 
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone.