Machinist Mechanic - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Location: Falconer, NY

Salary Range: $ 35.48

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Job Summary:

Installs and moves machinery, shafting, and belts, and performs other related assignments; follows prints or sketches and other oral and written specifications, performs safety checks of lifting equipment. Constructs and repairs production machines and parts, working from prints, sketches, and/or damaged parts; maintains close tolerances; dismantles and assembles machines as necessary; selects, sets up, and operates various metalworking machines; uses precision measuring and gauging equipment. Machines parts from prints or sketches, emergency production tooling as required, gauging, bearing disassembly not involving normal assembly equipment.

Supervision & Instructions:

• Immediate Supervisor:
  Supervisor and/or Unit Manager
  
• Instructions Received:
  Supervisor and/or Unit Manager
  
• Direction Exercised:
  Instructs skilled trade and apprentice personnel as to job duties, as assigned.
  

Requirements:

• Education:
  High school diploma or equivalent (as of June 1, 1994)
  
• Experience:
  Certified journeyman card or 8 years of documented work in the trade in an industrial environment. Documented military experience will be considered.
  

Machines and Equipment Used:

Drill press, electric hand drills, electric saw, threading machine, hand trucks, gas and electric forklifts, powered elevated work platforms, wheelbarrows, blocks, tackles, lathe, emery jack, band saw, milling machine, power hack saw, surface grinder, hand scraper, scraping block, machinist's tools, chain falls, lifting devices, oxy/acetylene torches, welding equipment and methods, plasma cutters, pedestal grinders, and other machine shop equipment.

Tools Used:

Assorted hand and power tools, metal shears, steel tape ruler, assorted drills, steel saws, machinist tools, ladders, metal brakes, manual and hydraulic press, pex and hose crimping tool, spindle balancing equipment, vibration analysis equipment, wheel turning machine, porta power equipment, welding safety equipment (helmets, goggles, gloves).

Materials Processed:

Sheet steel, angle iron, wood, glass, paint, cast iron, stainless steel, high-speed steel forgings, blank stock, bronze, brass, aluminum, non-ferrous alloys, and polymers.

Physical Demands:

Stooping, climbing, lifting, walking, using hoists, rollers, hand trucks, climbing ladders, standing, sitting, etc.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work, non-permit confined spaces, elevated positions, roofs, etc.

Potential Hazards:

Working above and below floor level, exposure to chemicals, hot and cold environments, risk of cuts and bruises.

Safety of Others:

Standard. Use of mandatory PPE and safety checks of lifting equipment.

Working Procedure Highlights:

• Receives assignments and instructions
  
• Uses sketches, prints, and online resources
  
• Loads/unloads machines and materials
  
• Prepares foundations and installs equipment
  
• Builds partitions, repairs pumps and furnaces
  
• General maintenance (building, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
  
• Welding, carpentry, painting
  
• Troubleshoots and maintains HVAC systems
  
• Repairs/replaces machine parts
  
• Operates machine tools and measures work
  
• Reassembles and tests machines
  
• Fabricates and installs special equipment
  
• Cleans work area and machines
  
• Performs vibration analysis, spindle rebuilding, balancing
  
• Uses PC/electronic equipment
  
• Closes out work instructions and updates documentation
  
• May support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.
Vacation is accrued beginning the July 1 immediately following your Hire Date and eligible for 13 paid holidays!

Health and Wellness Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Excellent medical and dental plans to fit your needs; a wellness plan that includes biometric screening and health risk assessment for you and your spouse!

Invest in your Future.
SKF offers amazing retirement options! Participate in our 401K program that boasts a per pay period 6% deposit to your Vanguard account (100% Vested).

Much more!
Growth opportunities, employee assistance program, life insurance, vehicle discount programs, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Falconer, NY

Job ID: 22218

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