Machinist

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical school w/certificate is preferred.
• Math Skills – basic math skills required, advanced preferred; general computer skills; knowledge and understanding of various measuring devices.
• Problem Solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Written communication – must be able to complete required paperwork and provide information needed by subsequent shift workers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Reading – read and understand written instructions, blueprints, job travelers, etc.
• Listening – understand and retain oral job-related information and instructions received from coworkers and supervisors.  Listen for alarms and monitor equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Seeing – visually monitor machine to ensure proper mechanics are maintained and identify problems; specifically paying attention to detail.
• Equipment – load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using forklift; use of overhead crane; maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.  Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Great to Haves:

• Dependable, honest, quick learner, good communication skills and team player

• Ability to demonstrate personal leadership; actively participate in or lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility when confronted with high stress or emergency situations, priority changes, or new assignments.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

Who we are:

Milacron (www.milacron.com) is a global industry and technology leader in manufacturing of injection-molding and extrusion machines and equipment. Milacron develops, produces, and services plants, machinery, and components for plastics manufacturing. Milacron employs 1,800 people worldwide and provides a diverse range of plastic applications. With long-standing relationships with more than 27,000 customers, we hold leading market shares in North America, coverage in Europe and in many emerging markets, including South/Central America and India. Milacron is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Milacron is an operating company of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: At Hillenbrand we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.