TriMas Corporation Tolleson, AZ 85353
Summary:
Sets up and operates various conventional and/or numerically controlled machining centers on the
most complex and difficult jobs. Works from blueprints, sketches, planning sheets, verbal
instructions, and/or engineering, tooling, or equipment information. Contributes to lean
initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works independently with minimum guidance in
a team environment.
This is a2nd shift positionfrom 2:30pm - 11:00pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Runs multiple machines efficiently, which may require simultaneous operations. Adapts or
improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require a broad knowledge of production
machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience.
• Sets ups, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and/or special purpose CNC Lathe
machines to perform the most diversified and difficult production operations on work having close
and exact tolerances, several dimensional relationships, unusual contours, dimensional and finish
requirements.
• Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering
specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve
product/process problems.
• Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling.
May advise and assist with tooling design.
• Makes complex setups, which may include multiple work piece stations, utilizing custom and
standard holding devices.
• Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required.
• Trouble shoots and resolves machining problems.
• Responsible for machining and checking parts to maintain a high level of quality and
efficiency.
• Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications by visual examination, and utilizes
precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface
plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is
calibrated in accordance with schedule.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to
division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division
requirements.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal
characteristics and other processing requirements.
• Actively contributes to lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for
improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate
accommodations based on business demand.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean
and orderly work area.
• Trains and mentors less experienced team members. Performs other related responsibilities,
as requested