Lead Machinist

Continental Disc Corporation has 50+ years’ experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team’s efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

In addition to the duties of a Machinist, listed below, a Lead Machinist assists the Production Supervisor in the machine shop in training and assisting other employees, allocating and prioritizing workload, maintaining and editing CNC programming, and other administrative duties as needed

Requirements

· Determine setup requirements, sequence of operations and tolerance of finished parts using blueprints, drawings, specifications, manuals and instructions.

· Measure, mark and scribe dimensions and reference points on material as needed to set guides for subsequent machining.

· Machine bar stock to specified dimensions.

· Verify conformance of finished parts to specifications using precision measuring equipment.

· Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED.  Certificate in CIMM or related industrial technology preferred.

· 2+ years’ experience as a Machinist at CDC.

· 1+ years’ experience leading teams in a project management or team lead capacity.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Intermediate math and reading skills.

· Working knowledge of lathes, mills and other industrial equipment used in the machine shop.

· Ability to create and modify CNC programs.

BEHAVORIAL:

· Willingness and ability to follow all manufacturing procedures and company policies.

· Attention to detail.

· Concern for quality, accuracy and safety.

· Ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

· Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, supervisors, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors when called upon.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and machinery.

· Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of scheduled shift, typically 8-10 hours per day, though possibly more when overtime is required.

· Using proper lifting techniques, ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities