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start immediately.
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- sion CNC machines and their ca
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Work Sche
- e:
• Day Shift 4 days Monday-Thursday 10 hours
• Night Shif
nights Monday-Thursday
hours with a 5% premium
• Weekend Shift 3 days Friday-Sunday 12 hours with a 11% premium
Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive Wages
• Bi-annual Profit Sharing Program
• Simple IRA Plan with up to 3% immediately vested match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 3 Weeks annual PTO with an accrual beginning immediately and usable
• 8 paid Holidays
• Pretax HSA
TPI was established in 2011 and is an AS9100 certified machine shop located in Kalispell, Montana. We are known within our industry for providing the highest quality products to our customers. We use the most technologically advanced CNC and inspection equipment available.
The company is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Machinist to fabricate parts using CNC mills and lathes in adherence to customer requirements and specifications.
The successful candidate will possess the following: excellent human relation skills, show evidence of good judgment, flexibility, innovativeness to respond to a wide variety of situations, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work effectively individually and in a team environment.
Please see the full position description for information and to apply.
Position Description: Senior Machinist
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1. Duties and Responsibilities
Machine Operator
Setup and operate manual and CNC mills and lathes to produce development and/or production parts.
Perform inspection of parts produced using calibrated inspection equipment.
Fixture design and manufacturing.
Complete set-up sheets and all shop related documentation.
Assist / train less experienced machinists.
Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment.
Deburr parts to defined quality specifications.
Performs cleaning operation of parts
Other duties as assigned.
General
It is the Machinist’s responsibility to keep the work area clean. This includes but is not limited to: putting tooling away, keeping the benches clean, emptying chip bins, wiping oil/grease off machines, putting away company inspection tools, and any other cleaning duties as required.
Adherence to health and safety regulations, including use of protective gear.
Identifies and executes cost reduction opportunities.
2. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
High school diploma or equivalent.
High mechanical aptitude and machining background with a focus on precision and high quality.
Strong math skills.
Ability to perform edits of CNC machining programs.
Proven ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
Proficient use of measuring and gaging instruments.
Ability to lead with experience, teaching and collaborating with other machinists.
Positive and open attitude
Possess good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize duties and perform them with minimal supervision.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions.
3. Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to write CNC programs in Gibbs Cam or Master Cam.
Familiar with working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified Shop.
Experience using an ERP system such as ProShop, Job Shop, NetSuite.
Hands on knowledge of the concepts and principles of Lean Manufacturing.
Knowledge of small to medium scale manufacturing processes and problems.
4. Required Abilities
Reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Good interpersonal skills: active listening, teamwork, communicate and relate to others on a personal or professional level, basic problem-solving abilities, responsible and accountable, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and a willingness to work together toward the common vision.
Be a self-starter who can work independently to identify, plan, organize, and execute projects.
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5. WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
6. Reporting Line
The Machinist reports directly to the Machine Shop Lead.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Thompson Precision’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
To apply, submit the following:
1. Current resume, and
2. Three current references (Include name, address, telephone number and email address).
Electronic submission in PDF format is preferred. For electronic submittals, please indicate "Thompson Precision Applicant – your name" in the subject line of the email.
Submit application to:
Jame S. Johnson
Thompson Precision Inc
PO Box 2294
1885 Whitefish Stage Road
Kalispell MT 59903
jjohnson@thompsonprecision.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 – 50.00 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) 3% Match
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Profit sharing
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 4x10
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Overtime
* Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
* Differential pay
* Overtime pay
Experience:
* Machining: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
* Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Kalispell, MT 59901 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Kalispell, MT 59901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person