Machinist II

Machinist / Komar / Maren Engineering.

• Starting Rate: $26.00 - $32 /Hour.
• Full Time.

Benefits: $2,500 signing bonus (will be paid over a 12-month period), 10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off), 9 Holidays, Attendance Bonus, 401K with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

ABOUT KOMAR/MAREN:

Komar/Maren Engineering is an industry-leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders have manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs, creating high-quality and quantity recycled materials.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Machinist Mill Operator to join our team. The perfect candidate will need to be able to use a variety of hand tools and manual machine tools to create precision metal parts and instruments. They will need to interpret blueprints, sketches, or CAD designs, set up and operate equipment, and perform accurate measurements to ensure parts meet specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Manual Machining.
• Read Micrometers and calipers.
• Operate lathes, mill machines and large drill press.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand product specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and accuracy of parts produced.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines as needed.
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
• CNC Machining experience a plus.

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.

• Proficiency in using manual machine tools and measuring instruments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Able to identify and resolve issues that arise during the machining process
• Pays attention to detail
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculation.
• Maintaining accuracy and precision in all aspects of the work.
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy materials

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading.
• Depending on job classification, may require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Maren Engineering is an industry leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders has manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high quality and quantity recycled materials.