Machine Operator - Military veterans preferred

ABOUT YOU

• You love using your expertise to produce high quality, precise work
• You are a team player and enjoy providing highly precise work to others in an environment free from “office politics”
• You thrive when you have a steady workflow of tasks, projects, and challenges on your plate
• You perform best above when repetition, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time are required.
• You are a methodical and careful planner that takes a cautious approach to work and enjoys clearly defined procedures and instructions
• You are known for leading by example and your strong follow-through supported by your technical expertise

ABOUT US

We are NSL Analytical! We are a materials testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We’re proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to “WOW!” our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We’re focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential. Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications effecting real people every single day.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, REQUIRMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY

This position is technically responsible for the support of the metallurgical facility through sample preparation of testing materials using cutting saws, CNC machines and other HAAS lathes and equipment.

Primary Responsibilities/Key Attributes*:

1. Shop Activities: Performs a variety of Machine Shop duties, ensuring the overall efficiency of sample production.

• Prepares samples using multiple machine tools including sample cutting, milling, grinding, and macro-etching. Sets up and operates machine tools.
• Maintains facility and equipment, including preventative maintenance.
• Responsible for proper chemical hygiene and safety for all areas of the facility.
• Primary duties with cutting machines, HAAS machines and lathes
  • May be trained to operate HAAS CNC Mill
• Adheres to laboratory safety standards.

1. Sample Tracking Activities:

• Tracks supplies received and distribute to requisitioner in a timely manner.
• Notifies requisitioner of all backordered items or items not received.
• Delivers samples to sample submission department.
• Prepares paperwork for sample returns, pull samples from storage bins and ship back to customer.
• Maintains detailed tracking records.
  • Serves as a liaison to our lab and responds to internal calls of this nature.
  • Supplies technical information to sales department regarding capabilities and testing methods.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison to our lab and may responds to internal calls of this nature.
• Supplies technical information to sales department regarding capabilities and testing methods

Incidental Functions:

• As required.
• Adheres to quality and safety standards.

Supervisory Responsibility: Backup to CNC and Saw Operator

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• At least 2 years experience working full-time in a machine shop or materials testing laboratory.
• Some Trade School Training and/or Certification (ideal)
• Ability to edit CNC machining using G and M-Codes (preferred)
• Familiarity with the sample preparation techniques for a variety of alloys. Includes manual and automatic sample preparation techniques.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and multi-task.
• Strong mathematical skills.

Success Factors:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as be a member of a cohesive team.
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to accept feedback and make adjustments when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

General machining environment: includes sitting, standing and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching. Frequent use of machinery with moving parts.

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click the link to complete a short assessment with Predictive Index: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/Iy7/Candidates

After completing the assessment

APPLY on our talent portal: https://www.nslanalytical.com/about/careers/