TAD PGS, Inc. has a job for you.

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We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Machinist to join a leading Company located in the Salem, VA surrounding area.

Assemble, arrange, and maintain production machines.

Responsibilities: 

• Sets up production machines following prints and specifications. 
• Assigned machines may include lathes, grinders, mills, and similar equipment. 
• Chooses, aligns, and securely attaches holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and other materials on machines. 
• Perform machine changeovers and adjustments in an accurate, timely manner on all machines 
• Study blueprint, layout, or chart to visualize the work sequence of operations, dimensions, and tooling instructions
• Applies knowledge of mathematics and instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances. 
• Identifies malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjusts controls of machine to correct errors. 
• Troubleshoot machine/set up issues and correct as able.
• Inspects and measures completed production units to identify defects caused by machine setup. 
• Starts or restarts equipment after power outages or interruptions. 
• Maintains a safe and orderly production area. 
• Train others as required.
• Actively involved in continuous improvement, kaizen, quality, and cycle time reduction.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with all company standards, policies, and procedures. 
• Any other duties as required.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Manufacturing/Technical Programming, OR completion of a full apprenticeship program, OR successful completion of suitable company training preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a fully qualified Machine Set Up Operator is preferred. 
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation. 
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Knowledge of coolant and cutting oils.

 

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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